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Blue Devil Damselfish

Blue Devil Damselfish

Chrysiptera cyanea

The Blue Devil Damselfish is a strikingly vivid electric blue fish and one of the hardiest and most readily available reef fish in the trade. Despite its beauty, it earns the 'devil' name through bold territorial aggression, often bullying fish many times its size. Best suited to a larger reef or FOWLR tank where it can be added last and provided with its own territory.

TemperamentAggressive
Max Size3"
Care LevelEasy
CategoryDamselfish

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Compatibility Chart for Blue Devil Damselfish

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Compatible (66)

Blue Hippo Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Ocellaris Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species True Percula Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Six Line Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Melanurus Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible Damsel can't bully foxface — venomous spines Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Zoanthids Compatible Won't eat corals but may knock them Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Acropora Compatible Reef safe but aggressive to tankmates Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (6)

Yellow Tang Somewhat Compatible Damsel will challenge the tang Flame Angelfish Somewhat Compatible Both semi-aggressive; tense standoff Emperor Angelfish Somewhat Compatible Both aggressive; damsel is scrappy Midas Blenny Somewhat Compatible Midas can escape mid-water; some tension but workable Lawnmower Blenny Somewhat Compatible Some aggression near rocks likely Niger Triggerfish Somewhat Compatible Damsel is scrappy enough

Risky (13)

Maroon Clownfish Risky Both very aggressive - constant conflict Yellowspotted Wrasse Risky Damsel will bully peaceful wrasse Firefish Goby Risky Damsel will terrorize the firefish Yellow Watchman Goby Risky Damsel will bully watchman relentlessly Mandarin Dragonet Risky Damsel harasses slow mandarin Green Chromis Risky Blue devil will bully chromis relentlessly Yellowtail Damselfish Risky Two damsels = constant territorial disputes Tailspot Blenny Risky Small blenny will be harassed Bicolor Blenny Risky Will chase bicolor from its territory Royal Gramma Risky Both territorial cave fish; damsel wins most confrontations Banggai Cardinalfish Risky Slow cardinal is easy target for damsel aggression Pajama Cardinalfish Risky Pajama cardinal too slow and passive for blue devil Picasso Triggerfish Risky Damsel is scrappy but outmatched

Not Compatible (7)

Clown Goby Not Compatible Damsel will kill tiny clown goby Copperband Butterflyfish Not Compatible Damsel will destroy the shy butterfly Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Not Compatible Shark will eat damselfish Epaulette Shark Not Compatible Will be eaten Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Carpet Anemone Not Compatible Carpet will eat damselfish

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