Yellowtail Blue Damsel – Chrysiptera sp

About this fish

Yellowtail Blue Damsel – Chrysiptera sp is a marine damselfish commonly chosen for its attractive appearance and generally manageable temperament. As a practical addition to community/reef-style setups, it’s often used as a hardy “starter” marine fish that can bring movement to the aquarium. In day-to-day care, the key is managing space and providing places to retreat, since most aggression is tied to crowding. This fish is typically kept in appropriately salty marine water and fed a varied diet to support overall health.

Features:

• Generally considered one of the less aggressive damselfishes, making it suitable for community aquariums
• Best behavior depends on having enough room; crowding can lead to quarreling or aggression
• Provide sheltered areas to help it feel secure, especially if larger or more dominant fish are present
• A varied diet supports a more balanced feeding routine; offer multiple food types
• In larger aquariums, it may be possible to keep more than one similar damselfish
• With a male/female pair in a small aquarium, spawning is often observed

Specifications:

• Maximum size: Up to 8 cm
• Minimum tank volume: 110 litres
• Minimum tank size: 25 Gallon
• Salinity: SG 1.020–1.025
• Water temperature range: 24–27°C
• Diet: Varied diet such as egg mysid shrimp, brine shrimp, algae/herbivore flake, and other frozen preparations
• Feeding frequency: Feed 3 times a day
• Compatibility: Usually keep one; in a large aquarium, 3–4 similar damselfish may be possible
• Temperament note: Aggression/quarreling is most likely with overcrowding