Rolland's Demoiselle
Chrysiptera rollandi
Familie : Pomacentridae
Small bright yellow damselfish with a black-marked dorsal fin. Peaceful species suitable for reef aquariums.
Beschreibung
Chrysiptera rollandi grows up to 6 cm. Its body is bright yellow with a black spot on the anterior part of the dorsal fin. The pelvic and anal fins are also yellow. It is a diurnal species that lives in small groups in the wild. It feeds on zooplankton and algae. In aquariums, it is generally peaceful but can become territorial if space is limited. Its vivid coloration makes it a highly appreciated fish.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, lagoons and outer slopes, often near coral branches
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Maintain a temperature of 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, GH 8-12 and KH 8-12. Nitrates should not exceed 20 mg/L and phosphates 0.1 mg/L. A minimum tank size of 100 liters is recommended. Diet should be varied: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp and algae. This species is compatible with other peaceful fish and reef invertebrates. Avoid keeping it with overly aggressive fish. A setup with live rock and hiding places is ideal.