Yellowtail Damselfish

Yellowtail Damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema
✗ Not Compatible
Zebra Moray Eel

Zebra Moray Eel

Gymnomuraena zebra

Can Yellowtail Damselfish Live With Zebra Moray Eel?

Yellowtail Damselfish and Zebra Moray Eel are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Zebra Moray Eel (36") may eat or bully Yellowtail Damselfish (2.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Yellowtail Damselfish (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Zebra Moray Eel (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Yellowtail Damselfish: middle, Zebra Moray Eel: bottom), reducing conflict.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 75 gallons

ParameterYellowtail DamselfishZebra Moray Eel
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size2.5"36"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank20 gal75 gal

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