Pale Tail Chromis (Pomacentrus pale)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Oval-shaped, medium-sized (5 cm) fish; pale yellow body with distinctive black vertical bars and a broad, white crescent on the anal fin.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans (e.g., mysid shrimp), marine algae (e.g., Chlorophyta)
Difficulty and care for the Pale Tail Chromis
Moderate - Pale Tail Chromis requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in Head Disease, Bacterial Infections
Origin and habitat
The Pomacentrus pale is natively found in the western Pacific Ocean, specifically along the coastlines of Indonesia, Philippines, and Australia, at depths ranging from shallow reef environments down to 40 meters.
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