Yellowtail Damsels
The yellowtail damsel is a reef associated fish that lives in sheltered lagoons and inshore coral reefs with prolific coral growth.
Yellowtail damsels. It will ignore invertebrates in the aquarium and feed on zooplankton and algae. Chrysiptera parasema also known as yellowtail damselfish yellowtail blue damsel goldtail demoiselle and other variations is a popular saltwater aquarium fish from the indo pacific. Chrysiptera parasema known better by its common name as the yellowtail blue damsel is a stunning little fish.
Like the blue damselfish it sports a blue body however this particular fish has a gorgeous yellow tail fin. The species is exploited on a minor scale for fisheries and the aquarium trade. It tends to grow up to 3 inches in length and is regarded as one of the best types of damsel because it s one of the least aggressive.
It is know to live in small groups over patches of acropora corals. The yellowtail damsel is best kept in small groups of odd numbered fish in suitably sized systems. Also known as the yellowtail blue damselfish or yellowtail demoiselle and sometimes confused with the azure damselfish c.
It can be kept in small groups and prefers to have many hiding places and peaceful tank mates. The yellowtail blue damsel is a good choice for beginners since it is less aggressive and does not need as large of a tank as many of the other damselfish. The yellowtail damselfish microspathodon chrysurus is a species of damselfish native to tropical areas such as the caribbean coast of panama damselfish are abundant in coral reef environments.
They are not shy. Parasema feeds on zooplankton and algae in the aquarium. Florent s guide to the caribbean reefs yellowtail damselfish microspathodon chrysurus damselfishes damselfishes caribbean bahamas florida bermuda gulf of mexico.
For best care it should also be fed a varied diet of meaty foods such as mysis and vitamin enriched shrimp. The international union for conservation of nature lists this fish as being of least concern. It was described by fowler in 1918.
Another very popular variety of damselfish is the yellowtail damselfish chrysiptera parasema. It s very characteristic appearance of a bright blue body and yellow tail makes it hard to miss despite its maximum length of 2 inches 7cm. The depth range for this species is 1 16 meters 3 52 feet.