Yellowtail damselfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 6 cm. The largest on record measured 7 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 13 Chrysiptera species on LumaReef: 4.9 cm (Greyback Damselfish) to 12.5 cm (Twospot Demoiselle).

Yellowtail damselfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Yellowtail damselfish water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Chrysiptera on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Yellowtail damselfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Tailspot blenny, Mandarinfish, and Talbot's damselfish.

Yellowtail damselfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 1 to 16 m down. Close to most Chrysiptera on LumaReef (1–16 m).

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Yellowtail damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema

The gentlest damsel; a blue body ending in a yellow tail.

The Yellowtail damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 16 m deep. Adults grow to about 6 cm; the largest on record measured 7 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 6 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres22 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres37 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres81 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres150 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres180 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along56 species

and 32 more species

Caution43 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 7 cmtotal length

Depth

surface

1 m16 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyPomacentridae
GenusChrysiptera
SpeciesChrysiptera parasema
Described byFowler, 1918

In other languages

English: Goldtail Demoiselle
Spanish: Damisela de cola amarilla
French: Demoiselle à queue dorée
Italian: Damigella coda dorata
Japanese: シリキルリスズメダイ

Quick answers

Yellowtail damselfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 6 cm. The largest on record measured 7 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 13 Chrysiptera species on LumaReef: 4.9 cm (Greyback Damselfish) to 12.5 cm (Twospot Demoiselle).
Yellowtail damselfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Yellowtail damselfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Chrysiptera on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Yellowtail damselfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Tailspot blenny, Mandarinfish, and Talbot's damselfish.
Yellowtail damselfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Yellowtail damselfish and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Yellowtail damselfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 1 to 16 m down. Close to most Chrysiptera on LumaReef (1–16 m).