Chromis margaritifer (black and white damselfish or pearl damselfish)

Bring life and contrast to your marine aquarium with the Chromis margaritifer! This graceful fish, native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, stands out with its deep black body and a...

Bring life and contrast to your marine aquarium with the Chromis margaritifer! This graceful fish, native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, stands out with its deep black body and pearly white snout and forehead—a unique color pattern that earns it the nickname pearl damselfish.

Features:

• Scientific name : Chromis margaritifer
• Origin : Indo-Pacific (including Great Barrier Reef, French Polynesia)
• Maximum size : approx. 8 cm
• Temperature : 24–27 °C
• pH : 8.1–8.4
• Salinity : 1.020–1.025

Behavior:

The Chromis margaritifer is an active, peaceful schooling fish that thrives in a group. It's ideal for community marine aquariums and adds a dynamic touch to the middle water layers. They are inquisitive, robust, and resilient to fluctuations, making them suitable for beginner marine aquarists.

Care:

This damselfish has few environmental demands, but appreciates ample swimming space and hiding places in the reef. They feed primarily on plankton, but in the aquarium they will happily accept dry, frozen, and live food.