Thalassoma lunare (GIRELLE-PAON GREEN-BLEU)

Adult size30 cm
Temperature23 - 27 °C

Description

This fish tirelessly swims. Like most labridae, he entered at night. Intraspecific relations are bad and it is not possible to raise 2 thalassoma in the same aquarium. On the other hand, relationships with other genres are completely satisfactory. WARNING!!! Some small fish can be devoured.

The Thalassoma Lunare is a fish from the Labridae family, commonly known as "lunar clown fish" or "lunar fish fish". This fish is characterized by a brown-reddish coloring with white spots on the body, and blue pectoral fins with yellow stripes. Its tail is yellow with blue stripes. The Thalassoma Lunare is a gregarious fish and can measure about 30 cm long.

The Thalassoma Lunare is mainly herbivorous, but it can also feed in invertebrates and small fish. It is in coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, where it takes refuge in the crevices and the cavities of the reefs to protect itself from predators.

The Thalassoma Lunare is a very sociable fish and can be observed in groups in the reefs. It also has a complex form of communication, using color changes, fins and body postures to communicate with other fish.

Thalassoma Lunare is a protected fish in certain regions due to the overexploitation and destruction of coral reefs. It is important to preserve these habitats to preserve the population of Thalassoma Lunare and other marine species.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size30 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant
  • FoodOmnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeSeawater, hot
  • Temperature23 - 27 °C

Data to check

Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: pH, Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).

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