Yellowtail damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema

Family : Pomacentridae

FishMarinedamselfish

The yellowtail damselfish is a blue marine fish with a bright yellow tail. It is very hardy and suitable for beginners.

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Popularity
Beginner marine fish
reef-compatible
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Biotope
Indo-Pacific
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

The body is dark to light blue, with a fully yellow tail. The dorsal and anal fins are blue. It is an active fish that swims in open water. It is territorial but can coexist with other fish. It reproduces by laying eggs on hard substrates. Males become more colorful during breeding. It is a very common species in the hobby.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, lagoons, rocky areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2427 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
100 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
7 cm
Lifespan
6 years
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Propagation

Care notes

A minimum tank size of 100 liters is sufficient. Temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4. Salinity 1.020-1.025. Omnivorous diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp. Can be kept in groups of 3-5. Beware of intraspecific aggression. Compatible with most reef fish. Good filtration is recommended. Parameters must be stable.

Similar species

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