Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – marine pellets, frozen brine/mysis shrimp, flake food
Aquarium species profile
Yellowtail Damsel
Chrysiptera parasema · Western Pacific (Indonesia, Philippines)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Most reef fish; one of the more peaceful damsels
Tank mates to avoid
Other Yellowtails (will fight), very passive fish
Care notes
Bright blue body with vivid yellow tail. Among the least aggressive damsels. Hardy and inexpensive. Good first saltwater fish.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.