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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Damsels
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Yellowtail Damselfish Microspathodon chrysurus
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Yellowtail Damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus)
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| Aliases: Jewel Damselfish |
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Family: Pomacentridae
Maximum Size: 8.4 inches
Temperament: Generally Passive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Reef
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The Yellowtail Damselfish juveniles are spectacular to look at. However, as they grow larger they become more drap as they change to mostly all yellow in color and lose their bright spots. They do not harm any invertebrates and as such make a great reef choice despite the adult coloration. |
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The Yellowtail Damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus) is sometimes called a Jewel Damselfish. It belongs to the family named Pomacentridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 8.4 inches in length, the Yellowtail Damselfish is generally passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Microspathodon chrysurus should not be housed in a tank less than 55 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places.
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salt water
Vertebrates
