Azure Damselfish (Chrysiptera hemicyanea)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small damselfish with bright blue coloration on the face, head, and anterior body, transitioning to yellow on the posterior body and tail. The body is compressed laterally with a small, blunt head and a forked tail fin. This striking two-tone blue-and-yellow pattern is distinctive and unmistakable among reef fish.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality small pellets, flaked foods, and frequent small portions of frozen preparations such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and copepods. In reef tanks, they will supplement with natural zooplankton and small crustaceans. Offer varied diet 2–3 times daily in small amounts.
Difficulty and care for the Azure Damselfish
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Velvet disease, ich, bacterial infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, specifically from the Great Barrier Reef and throughout the Philippines, Indonesia, and nearby coral reef systems. Found in shallow reef environments in tropical waters.
Log Azure Damselfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Azure Damselfish alongside everything else in your reef.
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