Blue damselfish

Chrysiptera cyanea

Família : Pomacentridae

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The blue damselfish is a small, lively marine fish with electric blue coloration. It is very hardy and ideal for beginners.

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descrição

The body is elongated and entirely bright blue, sometimes with a yellow tint on the tail. The fins are translucent. It is an active fish that swims throughout the water column. It is territorial but can live in groups in a large tank. It reproduces by laying eggs on a flat surface. Males become more aggressive during breeding. It is a very common species in the aquarium trade.

Habitat

Região :

Coral reefs, lagoons, rocky areas

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2427 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
6 cm
Esperança de vida
6 anos
Temperamento
Semi-agressivo
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

A minimum tank size of 100 liters is sufficient. Temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4. Salinity 1.020-1.025. It is a hardy fish that tolerates variations. Omnivorous diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp. It can be kept in groups of 3-5 in a large tank. Beware of intraspecific aggression. It is compatible with most reef fish. Stable parameters are needed to avoid stress.

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