Azure Damselfish
Chrysiptera hemicyanea
Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
2.8 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A small, brilliantly colored damsel with an electric blue body and a yellow belly, anal fin and caudal fin, making it one of the most striking budget reef fish available. It is hardy, disease-resistant and completely coral- and invertebrate-safe, but it establishes a territory around a favorite rock crevice and will chase similarly sized or later-added tankmates, so add it near the end of the stocking order. Keep one per tank unless the system is large and heavily aquascaped, and provide plenty of rockwork plus a lid, as damsels can startle and jump.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
Requires stable saltwater conditions, plenty of live rock or rock structures for hiding, moderate water movement, temperatures around 72-78F, pH 8.1-8.4, and a well-maintained marine aquarium.
Behavior
Active and bold, often stays near rockwork and will establish a small territory. It can be kept singly or in suitable setups with compatible tankmates, but may become territorial toward similar fish.
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Owner Reviews
Mvfish
@mvfish
This guy is extremely mean especially to new tankmates. Wouldnt recommend if you enjoy a more peaceful type of stocking. He gets along fine with established fish but occasionally skirmishes in territory disputes. Wouldnt recommend for any smaller system. Very colorful and active fish though.
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