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About Ocellate Damselfish
Small damselfish with a dark body (brown to dark gray) marked by a prominent blue-ringed ocellus (eye-spot) on the rear of the dorsal fin. Body is compressed laterally with a slightly forked tail.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Appearance
- Small damselfish with a dark body (brown to dark gray) marked by a prominent blue-ringed ocellus (eye-spot) on the rear of the dorsal fin. Body is compressed laterally with a slightly forked tail.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallons, larger for multiple fish • pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Well-established reef with live rock and hiding spots • Feed quality pellets, frozen mysis, and small live food daily • Territorial; can harass small fish and some soft corals
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