Blue Damsel – Chrysiptera cyanea

About this fish

Blue Damsel – Chrysiptera cyanea is a saltwater damsel fish for reef and marine aquariums. In day-to-day use, it’s a commonly chosen small, active species that can add movement and color to live rock setups, while also helping bring a “reef fish” presence to the tank. Group-level care guidance applies to the species Chrysiptera cyanea in general; individual availability and exact appearance can vary by supplier.

Features:

• Damsel temperament: generally active and can be territorial, especially toward conspecifics or similarly shaped tankmates
• Well-suited to established tanks with stable water quality and plenty of rockwork for shelter
• Diet is flexible for marine setups, typically accepting common prepared foods designed for marine fish in addition to small meaty fare
• Helps bring lively mid-water and rock-perching behavior to a reef-style aquascape
• Best results usually come from pairing with compatible tankmates and avoiding overcrowding

Specifications:

• Care level: Intermediate (benefits from stable conditions and careful tankmate selection)
• Temperament: Active; may show territorial behavior, especially in limited space
• Diet: Omnivorous; typically accepts marine flakes/pellets and small meaty foods
• Habitat/placement: Rockwork and open swimming space; often uses caves and crevices
• Water temperature: Tropical marine range (about 72–78°F / 22–26°C)
• pH: Marine reef range (about 8.1–8.4)
• Salinity: Reef tank salinity (about 1.020–1.026 specific gravity)
• Salinity unit: Specific gravity (SG)