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Yellowtail Blue DamselPale-tail Chromis Family: Pomacentridae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I have had saltwater fish for only 3 months now and my two fish are a yellowtail damsel and an ocellaris clownfish. My clownfish was mean and picked on the damsel, b... (more) Callum 2008-03-10
The Pale-tail Chromis or Yellowtail Blue Damsel displays typical damselfish behavior, very active and a great eater! A good fish for the beginner as it is hardy and inexpensive.This is a young specimen of the Pale-tail Chromis or Yellowtail Blue Damsel, about 1 inch long. Generally juveniles like this will be available from a marine fish store. As they mature, their tails loose the yellow and become white and the bright blues become a more bluish grey. For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Chromis xanthura |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
Pale-tail Chromis or Yellowtail Blue Damsel are found throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Maintenance difficulty:
The Pale-tail Chromis or Yellowtail Blue Damsel is among the
easiest of all marine fish to keep.
Maintenance:
This fish will readily eat all kinds of live, frozen, and
flake foods and algae. Finely chopped meaty foods (like brine shrimp)
can be fed regularly. It is best to feed small amounts several times a
day. In a reef situation they don't really need to be fed very often at
all.
Foods:
All kinds. See "maintenance" above.
Social Behaviors:
Like all damselfish, they can be territorial and aggressive,
especially as they get older. Can be kept together and with other larger
fish but watch them closely to be sure their aggression doesn't become
destructive.
Sex: Sexual differences:
Not Known.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Some of the damselfish have been bred in captivity. See general
breeding techniques under Clownfish on the marine breeding page.
Temperature:
No special requirements.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Pale-tail Chromis or Yellowtail Blue Damsel adults can grow
to 10 cm ( 4.0 inches) in the wild! Apparently they only get about half
that size in captivity.
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended if this is the
only fish to be kept in it.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Swims at all levels of the aquarium.
Availability:
This fish is readily available.
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| I have had saltwater fish for only 3 months now and my two fish are a yellowtail damsel and an ocellaris clownfish. My clownfish was mean and picked on the damsel, but now my damsel has gotten agressive and fights with my clown. A very active fish and they both like to pick at the live rock. They are a very pretty fish.
2008-03-10 |
| Our yellow tail killed our chocolate chip star fish.
2008-02-23 |
| My two new damsels are just the cutest. They are so bold they come right up to the glass and taunt my schnauzer, then swim away, he is totally under their spell. This is my first marine fish. I didn't know that fish could have such great personalities.
2008-02-09 |
| Reading all this, I think mine's broken :/.
He sits under the live rock in the little cave. Granted I only got him today, so he could be a little stressed still. I'll keep an eye on him.
2008-02-02 |
| I just got one and I love this fish. It has so much personality! It explores the whole tank and LOVES to eat!
2007-10-29 |
| Some of the coolest comments: |
| Just to update... I added a new few new fish and the little yellow tail damsel went at them like a parana while ignoring pre-existing fish. I quickly removed the yellow tail from the tank and moved around the rocks. Then put the yellow tail back in thinking he was in a new tank. Since he was last in once again, no problem. I recommend adding yellow tails last or to remove and re-arrange, then put back in after new fish. Mine leaves pre-existing fish alone. 2006-02-05 |
Author: David Brough. CFS.
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