Yellow Tail Blue Damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema) - Vibrant Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Reef Tanks & Marine Aquascaping

Product Description

Please note - All our marine livestock can only be kept in saltwater aquariums, not freshwater aquariums.

Scientific Name: 
Chrysiptera parasema

Please note – The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our  before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs.

How easy are they to care for?
Easy

How large can they grow?
2.5”

Where in the world are they from?
Indo-pacific

What is the ideal number to keep together?
Best to keep one per tank as they can become aggressive towards each other.

What water conditions do they require?
SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
23-27 deg C (73-81 deg F)

What should you feed them?
A good mix of mysis, brine, copepods krill and fish/lobster eggs. Dried foods can be offered and will be accepted in time.

How compatible are they with other fish?
Not compatible with timid species as they are territorial and semi-aggressive.

Can they be bred in captivity?
Yes, however the fry are difficult to rear.

Are they reef safe?
Yes