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General
Name:	Anderson Monteiro ( aomont )
Status:	Completed
Date:	11/19/2011
Classification Type:	NewChallenge
Species:	Pomacentrus coelestis
Suggested Class:	C
Common Name(s):	Neon damselfish
Species Synonyms:
Fish/Invert/Culture:	F
Spawn Mode:	Demersal
Fish Base Link:	http://www.fishbase.us/summary/speciessummary.php?id=5720
Breeding Success:	True
Success References:	Tanaka, Y. & Nitta, M. (1997a). Reproduction and rearing of the damselfish, Pomacentrus coelestis, in the aquarium. Bulletin of the Institute for Oceanic Research and Development, Tokai University 18, 51–62.
Journal:

If Challenging Existing Classification
Reasons Species Should be Reclassified:

If Requesting New Classification
Research or Links to information on Species:	http://www.fishbase.us/summary/speciessummary.php?id=5720

Other Details
Other Information:	Added as captive bred due to the title of the paper and the authors. Dr. Tanaka seems to be nto something about damselfish rearing.

Thread

mpedersen
(Matt Pedersen)
11/21/11 10:36 PM I'm having trouble finding more info on the Tanaka breeding references, so I'm putting these through uncontested largely on Anderon's standup reputation

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