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Half-blue Damselfish
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Chrysiptera hemicyanea

Half-blue Damsel

Quick Stats:   Half-blue Damselfish

Family: Pomacentridae
Range: Indonesia
Size: Up to 4 inches
Diet: Omnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants
Reef Compatible: With caution
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Swimming Level: No specific level
Care Level: Easy
Reproduction: Egg Depositor

The Half-blue Damselfish, also known as the Azure Damselfish, is a two-tone, darting marine fish. The front portion of the body is bright blue. The posterior portion, anal fin, and tail are yellow. There is a species variation in the amount of yellow on the body of the fish. (Some call C. parasema the Azure Damselfish, however, in the aquarium trade, the Azure Damselfish is considered to be C. hemicyanea.)

A 50 gallon or larger aquarium is suitable for a small group of Half-blue Damselfish.

In the aquarium, the Half-blue Damselfish can be fed a varied diet of meaty items, vitamin-enriched shrimp, herbivore flakes, and frozen preparations.


Photo courtesy of T.F.H. Publications, publishers of the Burgess Atlas.

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