Beau Gregory (Stegastes leucostictus)
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Beau Gregory
Beau Gregory
Stegastes leucostictus
473 Litres (125 US G.)
9.4-10.2cm (3.7-4 ")
8.1 - 8.4
25.6-26.7°C (78 -80 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
6-7 years
Family
Pomacentridae
Contents
Additional names
- Yellow-Belly, Gregory
Additional scientific names
- Pomacentrus leucostictus, Eupomacentrus leucostictus
Origin
- Found from southern Florida (USA), Bermuda, and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil.
Sexing
- Not easy to visually sex.
Tank compatibility
- Relatively peaceful; while stegastes species are generally belligerent, this species is unusually peaceful, especially compared to fellow species.
Diet
Omnivorous; will "farm" algae for a steady source of food, a behaviour that is found in stegastes damselfish.
Feeding regime
- Daily.
Environment Specifics
- Reef tank.
Behaviour
- Docile, and active; this species displays stegastes species behaviour where they "farm" algae on a bare surface for food.
Identification
A yellow fish with a blue back, and an ocellus, or spot on the dorsal fin.
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External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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