Beau Gregory (Stegastes leucostictus)

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Beau Gregory

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Beau Gregory

Stegastes leucostictus

473 Litres (125 US G.)

9.4-10.2cm (3.7-4 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

25.6-26.7°C (78 -80 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

6-7 years

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Family

Pomacentridae



Additional names

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

Feeding regime

Daily.

Environment Specifics

Reef tank.

Behaviour

Docile, and active; this species displays stegastes 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.

Notes

Pictures

Videos

Wild specimen: Wild specimen:

External links