Domino Damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus)

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Domino Damselfish

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Domino Damselfish

Dascyllus trimaculatus

208 Litres (55 US G.)

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

pH

8.2 - 8.5

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

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

2-5 years

Family

Pomacentridae





Additional names

Domino Damselfish, Threespot Dascyllus, Threespot Damsel, 3-Spot Domino Damsel

Additional scientific names

Pomacentrus trimaculatus


Tank compatibility

A highly aggressive fish, aggression will increase as it matures. Do not keep with timid fish. Can be kept in male/female pairs. Can be kept in a semi-aggressive large community, with larger Dottybacks, Angelfish and Puffers. This fish will also host anemones and will generally not harm invertebrates.


Behaviour

A territorial and boisterous fish, especially if kept singly, this only increases with age.


Identification

Oval, almost round body shape, a deep grey-blue colour. As juveniles they are black with a whitespot on the forehead and one on each side, as the fish matures the body colour lightens and the spots fade.

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