Yellowtail Blue Damsel

Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff

Chrysiptera parasema

Quick Stats: Yellowtail Blue Damsel

Family: Pomacentridae
Range: Western Pacific
Size: Up to 3 inches
Diet: Omnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock,
plants
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg
1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Swimming Level: No specific level
Care Level: Easy
Reproduction: Egg Depositor
The Yellowtail Blue Damsel, also known as the Yellowtail Damselfish, Yellowtail Demoiselle, or Azure Damselfish, is bright
blue, with a tail of energizing yellow. (Some call C. parasema the Azure Damselfish, however, in the aquarium trade, the
Azure Damselfish is considered to be C. hemicyanea.)
The Yellowtail Blue Damsel is a good choice for beginners since it is less aggressive and does not need as large of a tank as
many of the other damselfish. It can be kept in small groups, and prefers to have many hiding places and peaceful tank mates.
It will ignore invertebrates in the aquarium and feed on zooplankton and algae.
A varied diet of meaty items such as mysid shrimp and vitamin-enriched shrimp should be offered.

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