Blue damselfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 7 cm. The largest on record measured 8.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 13 Chrysiptera species on LumaReef: 4.9 cm (Greyback Damselfish) to 12.5 cm (Twospot Demoiselle).

Blue damselfish tank size: what is the minimum?

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

Blue 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).

Blue damselfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 38 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Cherub angelfish, and Falco hawkfish.

Blue damselfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 10 m down. Shallower than most Chrysiptera on LumaReef (1–18 m).

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Blue damselfish

Chrysiptera cyanea

A brilliant blue troublemaker that chases even bigger fish.

The Blue damselfish (Chrysiptera cyanea) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 10 m deep. Adults grow to about 7 cm; the largest on record measured 8.5 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 7 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Busy
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 litres20 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres33 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres72 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres133 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres160 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along38 species

and 14 more species

Caution13 species

Crowding the same layer

Not together48 species

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 8.5 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m10 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyPomacentridae
GenusChrysiptera
SpeciesChrysiptera cyanea
Described byQuoy & Gaimard, 1825

In other languages

English: Blue Demoiselle
German: Blauer Korallenfisch
Spanish: Damisela zafiro
Italian: Damigella zaffiro
Russian: Синяя хризиптера
Japanese: ルリスズメダイ
Chinese: 藍刻齒雀鯛

Quick answers

Blue damselfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 7 cm. The largest on record measured 8.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 13 Chrysiptera species on LumaReef: 4.9 cm (Greyback Damselfish) to 12.5 cm (Twospot Demoiselle).
Blue damselfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Blue 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).
Blue damselfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 38 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Cherub angelfish, and Falco hawkfish.
Blue damselfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Blue damselfish and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Blue damselfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 10 m down. Shallower than most Chrysiptera on LumaReef (1–18 m).