Blue Damselfish (Chrysiptera cyanea)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Blue Damselfish, Blue Devil Damselfish, Sapphire Devil, Cornflower Sergeant-Major

Sexing

Adult males distinctly have yellowish orange colours on the tail.

Tank compatibility

This fish is known to be territorial towards others of it's kind, but if provided with many areas to stake out territories and free swimming space, you can cut down on this territorial behaviour.

Diet

This fish is hardy when it comes to feeding. Most food is accepted, including flake. Feed a varied diet including live, frost, freeze dried, and dry foods. If possible, this fish should be fed little and often. If not, feed at the same time every day.

Feeding regime

If possible, feed little and often, if not, feed at the same time every day.

Environment Specifics

Needs an SG of 1.020-1.025.

Behaviour

Known to be territorial towards others of it's kind, this fish can overcome it's aggressive nature if you provide it with many hides and free swimming space. Like Clownfish, the Blue Damsel is known to stick it's head in and out of it's hiding place several times before exiting it's home. It will wait for food to come near it's hiding place and then dart out to capture food.

Identification

Similar to the Yellowtail Blue Damselfish minus yellow markings.

Pictures

Blue Damsel

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Live Aquaria