Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
3 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Orangetail Damsel is a brightly colored saltwater fish known for its vibrant orange tail and blue body. It is a popular choice in the aquarium hobby due to its hardy nature and small size.
Reef Safe
Yes, the Orangetail Damsel is considered reef safe but can be a threat to smaller, more timid fish.
Environment
The Orangetail Damsel prefers a well-decorated aquarium with plenty of hiding places. It appreciates a moderate to strong water flow and will thrive in a tank with a stable temperature and salinity.
Behavior
This species is known to be territorial and can be aggressive towards other fish, especially those of the same species. It is best to keep one Orangetail Damsel per tank unless the tank is large enough to accommodate multiple territories.
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Owner Reviews
Reid
@cheekwood47
This fish will bully anything else that you buy
Katie
@Katie_the_Fish_Killer
After 3 weeks, I managed to kill it, but my ammonia was too high for too long. Totally my fault. She ate almost out of my hand. She was pretty active, but not quite as much as clowns. She hid more when she started suffering.
Dalton
@Dalton
Bullies other fish and bites when doing maintenance
Jasia
@Jasia17750
This fish is always swimming around and I haven’t had any issues with it being aggressive. It is in a 125 gallon so idk if that’s what helps with its temperament but it has been a model citizen fish.
Koco
@Koco217
They can pick on smaller tank mates, but usually it’s not an extended problem. They have really great color and look beautiful under all types of lights
Christian
@Christian27484
One of the less aggressive damselfish I’ve owned, still have a vendetta against these fish
For Sale
Price History
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel
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$ 10.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 10.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 10.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel
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$ 10.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Cyanea)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera Parasema)
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$ 14.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Blue Damselfish
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Yellowtail Blue Damsel
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$ 25.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Orangetail Damsel
Chrysiptera cyanea
