Superwash treated DK weight yarn with 75% merino wool for softness and warmth and 25% nylon for enhanced durability. It is suitable for approximately 4-5mm needles. About 225 metres per 100g skein. This yarn is presented as a skein. If you would like it caked then this paid-for service adds 24h to the dispatch time.
About the Fish
The Royal Blue Damselfish (Chrysiptera springeri) is a marine species, native primarily to the coral-rich waters of Indonesia and the Western Pacific. They have brilliant blue colouration across their body surface, accented by thin black lines outlining the fins, giving a sharply defined appearance. There may be whitish areas around the face and distal fins. A remarkable quality is the ability to rapidly change colour: when stressed, the fish can temporarily turn completely black, which is believed to confuse or deter predators.
They are hardy, and can be territorial. In the wild, they are commonly found in small groups within sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs, often associating with coral heads and crevices. These habitats provide both protection from predators and numerous spots for establishing territories. Damselfish are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of food sources such as zooplankton, small crustaceans, and occasionally grazing on algae. Reproduction involves the establishment of breeding territories. Males clean a patch of substrate where females deposit eggs, and males guard and aerate the eggs until hatching. Their aggressiveness typically increases during breeding phases, especially toward intruders.
In their natural environments, these fish are benthic, nonmigratory species, that play a crucial role in the reef community by contributing to algae control (when grazing), and by serving as both predator and prey within the food web.
These damselfish are particularly important for reef health: through their feeding and territorial behaviors, they aid in algae regulation and enhance habitat complexity by promoting bioturbation (stirring of the substrate), which can benefit coral and other reef inhabitants. In areas where populations are high, intraspecific aggression may also disperse individuals, promoting biodiversity at localised reef patches.