Blue Yellow-Tailed Damsel Fish (A.K.A Devil Damsel)
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Photo of Blue Yellow-Tailed Damselfish |
Water Type: Saltwater
Color: Blue with a yellow tail |
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One of the great pleasures of owning a saltwater or reef
aquarium, is the dazzling variety of colors that you can get
with just three or four species. One good example, is the devil
damselfish, also known as the yellow-tailed damselfish, Azure
damselfish, and Demoiselle damselfish.
These are one of the easiest and most attractive saltwater fish
for beginners to start out with, and are frequently used to
"cycle" or set up a tank's environment. At only two inches long,
you can easily keep a small group in a 30 gallon aquarium.
They're also milder natured than other damselfish like the Four
Stripe, and are not territorial or overly aggressive, preferring
their own caves and resting places, and a plentiful diet of
zooplankton and algae, with regular feedings of meaty foods like
shrimp.
The body of the devil damselfish is a deep, azure blue, with the
tail a bright yellow that darkens towards the end. As the fish
age, the blue may take on a gray tint, and the tail will lose
its brilliance, and fade to white. They make colorful streaks as
they dash through your reef set up, with the tail color making a
wonderful contrast to their bodies.
Your devil damsel will thrive in temperatures of 72-78F, with a
pH of 8.1-8.4. |
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