Ocellate Damselfish (Pomacentrus vaiuli)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
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.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, and frequent live or frozen microfauna (copepods, brine shrimp, amphipods). Offer vegetable matter including spirulina-based foods 2–3 times weekly.
Difficulty and care for the Ocellate Damselfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago.
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