Domino Damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus)
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Domino Damselfish
Domino Damselfish
Dascyllus trimaculatus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")
8.2 - 8.5
22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Pomacentridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Domino Damselfish, Threespot Dascyllus, Threespot Damsel, 3-Spot Domino Damsel
Additional scientific names
- Pomacentrus trimaculatus
Origin
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Sexing
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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.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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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.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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