{"product_id":"yellow-belly-damsel-pomacentrus-coelestis","title":"Yellow Belly Damsel – Pomacentrus coelestis","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Belly Damsel (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacentrus coelestis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a brightly colored reef damselfish featuring an electric blue upper body that transitions into vivid yellow across the lower body, tail, and portions of the fins. Its compact size and intense coloration make it an eye-catching addition to a marine aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacentrus coelestis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a broad natural distribution extending from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSri Lanka across the Indo-Pacific to the Line and Tuamotu Islands, north to southern Japan, and south toward Australia and Lord Howe Island\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase also records the species throughout Indonesia, including Bali, Flores, Raja Ampat, Komodo, Sulawesi, the Togean and Banggai Islands, and other locations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Pomacentrus\u0026amp;speciesname=coelestis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults are typically associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elagoon and seaward reefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where they remain close to the bottom around rubble and reef structure. Juveniles may gather around soft corals, while adults can occur in small groups or larger aggregations over favorable reef habitat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Pomacentrus\u0026amp;speciesname=coelestis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild, the Yellow Belly Damsel feeds primarily on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezooplankton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with benthic algae forming a smaller part of the diet. Its natural feeding strategy translates well to aquarium life, where it readily accepts a varied selection of appropriately sized marine foods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Pomacentrus\u0026amp;speciesname=coelestis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild collected from Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePomacentrus coelestis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jordan \u0026amp; Starks, 1901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Belly Damsel, Neon Damselfish, Common Blue Damsel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pomacentridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Collected – Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 inches (9 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Pomacentrus\u0026amp;speciesname=coelestis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore with a strong zooplankton component\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a stable marine aquarium with rockwork containing plenty of hiding places and defined territories. Open swimming room is also beneficial. Because damselfish can become territorial once established, adequate space and structure help reduce competition among tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Belly Damsels are active, confident fish. They may become territorial around favored areas of rockwork, particularly as they mature. Tankmates should be selected with this behavior in mind, especially in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This species does not normally prey on corals and is suitable for coral-containing aquariums. Its principal compatibility consideration is territorial behavior rather than coral damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer a varied diet that includes mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely sized marine pellets or flakes, and other appropriately sized foods. FishBase documents zooplankton as the primary natural food source, with benthic algae making up a smaller part of the diet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Pomacentrus\u0026amp;speciesname=coelestis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adults occur near the reef bottom among rubble and may gather in groups when conditions are favorable. The species is egg-laying; males guard and aerate eggs attached to the substrate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595453169897,"sku":"WC S2314","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/yellow-belly-damsel-pomacentrus-coelestis-indonesia-quarantined-conditioned-pea_25e0fe02-06c6-400f-968d-d03defbc33fb.jpg?v=1790688830","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/yellow-belly-damsel-pomacentrus-coelestis","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}