Yellowtail Damselfish

Chrysiptera Damselfish should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work should be provided for grazing and hiding. Chrysiptera Damselfish may pick at small benthic crustaceans. Chrysiptera Damselfish are quite easy and hardy they make good beginner fish. Be sure to thoroughly research each species as some Chrysiptera Damselfish are known to be quite territorial and aggressive. They should be housed with large tank mates that are not easily harrassed. A diet of meaty and algae based foods which includes Spirulina should be provided. Males and females are difficult to differentiate however males tend to be slightlyly larger.

The Yellowtail Damselfish are also known as the Yellowtail Blue Damsel, Goldtail Demoiselle. Very commonly seen in the aquarium trade. The Yellowtail Damselfish is quite sought after for their beautiful coloration, ease of care and they tend to get along bether with other community fish than other Damselfish. They are quite beautiful with their brilliant blue body and yellow tail color. They can grow to almost 3".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH