Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera parasema)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small damselfish with a brilliant electric blue body and a distinctive bright yellow tail. The body is uniformly bright blue with a slightly deeper blue dorsal surface, while the caudal fin is entirely yellow, creating a striking color contrast. Juveniles display more vivid coloration than adults.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flake food, small pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp. Include occasional vegetable matter like spirulina-based preparations. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Yellowtail Blue Damsel
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), fin rot, parasitic infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef regions from the Great Barrier Reef to the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding areas. Found in tropical reef environments across the Western Pacific.
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