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Blue Devil Damselfish (Chrysiptera cyanea)

Blue Devil Damselfish

Chrysiptera cyanea

saltwatereasy to keepfishaggressiveswims midreef-safe

Cheap and tough, and grows nasty with age. Hard to catch once you regret it, so think before adding one to a peaceful reef.

Adult size
3 in
Smallest tank
30 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Omnivore: pellets, frozen foods
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Yellowtail DamselfishOrchid DottybackSix-line WrasseFlame HawkfishValentini PufferLawnmower BlennyMidas Blenny

Think twice about

Cerith Snail — peaceful, and this one is notYellow Clown Goby — peaceful, and this one is notNeon Goby — peaceful, and this one is notSkunk Cleaner Shrimp — peaceful, and this one is notPeppermint Shrimp — peaceful, and this one is notFire Shrimp — peaceful, and this one is not

Easy corals it leaves alone

Colt CoralDuncan CoralDevil’s Hand LeatherCandy Cane CoralRhodactis MushroomGreen Star Polyps

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.