Dascyllus melanurus
| Identification | Its coloration consists of white and black vertical bars, covering the length of the fish. There is usually a total of four black bars and three white bars with a small white spot just above the lip of the fish. |
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| Maximum Length | Grows to a length of approximately 3-4 inches. |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | This species also makes an excellent marine reef aquarium fish because it will not harm invertebrates. |
Behavior
This species makes an excellent marine aquarium fish because it is hardy and will accept a variety of prepared foods. It can be very aggressive, particularly as it grows in size, thus keeping very passive fish with the Four Stripe Damselfish is extremely difficult. It is an ideal fish for a cycling aquarium because the fish is both hardy and inexpensive.
Diet & Feeding
omnivore, and primarily feeds on Zooplankton and algae. Offer a variety of foods such as frozen foods, various flake and pellet foods.
Cautions
May act aggressively towards timid fish