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Chrysiptera Parasema (Yellowtail Damselfish)
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$24.65
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Chrysiptera Parasema (Yellowtail Damselfish)
This small damselfish is highly prized for its vibrant colors and hardiness, making it an excellent fish for beginners. Despite its semi-aggressive temperament, it is more tolerant than other damselfish and integrates well into many reef aquariums.
Key features
- Difficulty level: Easy.
- Adult size: Up to 7.5 cm.
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive, territorial (especially with its conspecifics).
- Minimum volume: 75 liters (20 gallons). A volume of 120 liters (30 gallons) is preferable for a group.
Aquarium conditions
- Temperature: 24-28 °C.
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025.
- pH: 8.0–8.4.
- Décor: An aquarium with lots of live rock providing many hiding places to feel safe.
- Health: Extremely robust and disease-resistant, making it a good choice for new tanks.
Food
- Type: Omnivore.
- Diet: Easily accepts a varied diet, including flake food, pellets, enriched frozen meat food (mysis, artemia) and seaweed-based preparations.
- Frequency: 2 to 3 small portions per day.
Compatibility and behavior
- In reef aquariums: Considered safe for corals and most invertebrates.
- Compatibility: May harass smaller, more timid fish, as well as other damselfish. In a sufficiently large tank, it can coexist with semi-aggressive fish. It is best to introduce it after the other inhabitants.
- Socialization: Can be kept alone or in small groups (odd number) in an appropriately sized tank, with plenty of space and hiding places to reduce aggression.