Yellowtail damselfish
Chrysiptera parasema
FishSaltwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Reef safe
- Yes
- Recommended tank
- 100 L
- Maximum size
- 7 cm
- Temperature
- 24–27 °C
- pH
- 8–8.4
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The yellowtail damselfish from the western Pacific is bright blue with a vivid yellow tail and stays small. It is one of the most peaceful damsels, which does not mean it lacks character: it picks a hole in the rock and defends it against anyone who comes too close.
It is hardy, eats almost anything and is therefore one of the easiest first fish for a reef tank. Keep one, or a small group in a spacious tank with plenty of rock structure so that each fish can claim its own corner.
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