Saltwater
Philippine damsel
Pomacentrus philippinus
Pomacentridae, Pomacentrinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 10 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 38 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, China, Guam, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Japan, Micronesia, New Caledonia, and 7 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Adults occur in lagoons, steep-sided channels, and seaward reefs from 2 to over 12 m. Usually found in groups off the sides of vertical drop-offs and overhanging ledges. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs. Diurnal species. Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
Other names
In other languages
- Damselfish, Philippines damselfish, Red-top damsel
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.