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Yellow-tailed damselfish
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Yellow-tailed damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema

Key facts

  • Temperature24–26 °C
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Minimum tank100 l
  • Adult size7 cm
  • Difficulty★☆☆☆☆
  • WaterMarine
  • Reef safeYes

Full profile

Family
Pomacentridae
Origin
Western Pacific
Size
7 cm
Temperature
24 – 26°C
pH
8.1 – 8.4
Salinity
1.023 – 1.025
Difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Type of aquarium
Reef / FOWLR
Swimming level
medium
Behavior
semi-aggressive (territorial)
Minimum number of individuals
1 or a group of 5+ with sufficient space
Minimum aquarium size
100 liters
Diet
omnivore
Reproduction
oviparous
Reef Safe
✅ Yes

Notes: Bright blue body with a yellow caudal fin. One of the least aggressive damselfish. Once established in its territory, it can make it difficult to introduce other fish.

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