Yellowtail Blue Damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema)

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Yellowtail Blue Damselfish

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Yellowtail Blue Damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema

76 Litres (20 US G.)

5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-10 °d

2:3 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

2-5 years

Family

Pomacentridae

This animal is available captive bred





Additional names

Yellowtail Blue Damselfish, Yellow-tailed Damsel, Blue Damsel, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Jewelfish, Sheephead, Goldtail Demoiselle

Additional scientific names

Chromis xanthurus


Origin

The Yellowtail Damselfish is commonly spotted in Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and some other islands. They can also be found in Florida in places such as Key Largo, the Molasses Reef.


Tank compatibility

Reef compatible. Not aggressive towards invertebrates. A medium to large sized tank can house a group of these fish, but they can get aggressive amongst each other if enough space and hiding places are not provided.


Diet

The diet of a Yellowtail Damselfish are invertebrates, algae on dead coral, zooplankton, plant material.


Environment specifics

Their habitat in the wild is usually on the top of a coral reef. The young ones like to hide among the fire coral.


Behaviour

An active and hardy reef dweller. Relatively peaceful but can be aggressive towards conspecifics in small confines.


Identification

The juvenile Yellowtail Damselfish fish has a bright blue body with bright white or blue spots and a yellow tail. The adult is the exact same excluding the bright white or blue spots.

Pictures

Aquarium specimen:

External links

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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