Ocellated Damselfish

Pomacentrus vaiuli

Família : Pomacentridae

PeixeMarinhodamselfish

Yellow damselfish with a large black ocellated spot on the back. Peaceful and easy to keep species.

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

Descrição

Pomacentrus vaiuli grows up to 7 cm. Its body is bright yellow with a large black spot surrounded by a blue ring on the back, just in front of the dorsal fin. The fins are yellow. It is a diurnal species that lives in small groups. It feeds on zooplankton and algae. In aquariums, it is generally peaceful and adapts well. It enjoys hiding places among rocks and corals. Its ocellated spot is a distinctive feature that makes it easily recognizable.

Habitat

Região :

Coral reefs, lagoons and rubble areas, often near branching corals

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
7 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
Paisible
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

Parameters: 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, GH 8-12, KH 8-12, NO3<20, PO4<0.1. Minimum 100-liter tank. Varied diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, algae. Compatible with reefs and peaceful fish. Provide live rock and corals for hiding. Can be kept in groups of 3-4 in a 200 L tank. Avoid very aggressive fish.

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