Difference between revisions of "Dascyllus trimaculatus"
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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 [[:Category:Dottyback|Dottybacks]], [[:Category:Angelfish (Saltwater)|Angelfish]] and [[:Category:Puffer Fish (Saltwater)|Puffers]]. This fish will also host anemones and will generally not harm invertebrates. | ||
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| + | :A territorial and boisterous fish, especially if kept singly, this only increases with age. | ||
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| + | == 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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Latest revision as of 18:23, 15 June 2020
Domino Damselfish
Domino Damselfish
Dascyllus trimaculatus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")
8.2 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °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
Tank compatibility[edit]
- 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[edit]
- A territorial and boisterous fish, especially if kept singly, this only increases with age.
Identification[edit]
- 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[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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