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, Goldtail Demoiselle

Additional scientific names

Chromis xanthurus


Origin

The Yellowtail Damselfish is commonly spotted in the Western Pacific, including the Solomon Islands, northern Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Ryukyu Islands.


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. Young indviduals like to hide among fire coral.


Behaviour

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


Identification

The Yellowtail Damselfish is rather straightforward to identify, with a solid blue body and a vibrant yellow tail, along with small black markings by its eyes.

Pictures

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