Yellowtail Blue Damsel tank mates
Chrysiptera parasema
5 rated pairings from the Yellowtail Blue Damsel care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Yellowtail Blue Damsel needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful, and occupies different tank zones; provides cleaning services without competing
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial symbiotic relationship; damsels tolerate shrimp and benefit from parasite removal
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar size and reef-safe; may show minor territorial disputes but generally compatible in larger tanks
Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
20 gal min · 2" adult · Semi-aggressive
Interesting behavior and compatible size; may establish burrow territory without direct conflict
Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
30 gal min · 4.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful herbivore that occupies lower tank zones; minimal competition for food or space
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