Domino Damselfish

August 20, 2008 · Filed Under Damselfish, Marine Fish 

domino damsel fishName: 3 Spotted Domino Damselfish, also known as the Three Spot Damselfish, Threespot Dascyllus or just domino Damselfish

Latin Name: Dascyllus trimaculatus

The white marking on the black background are reminiscent of the spots of a domino, but these spots only occur on the juveniles. As the domino Damselfish matures the spots with disappear and they become greyer. Young junveniles often seek protection from with Stichodactyla species (Carpet Anemone), forming relationships like the clownfish but not as permanent.

The domino damselfish is a hardy fish. It can tolerate conditions that could easily kill other fish, hence the reason many people use these fish to “Nitrogen cycle” new tanks and great for a beginning hobbyist’s too.

Domino damselfish in general can be kept with small fish such as dwarf angelfish, puffers, and cardinalfish. They should not be housed with sharks, rays, large species damselfish, moray eels and groupers. It can be a problem if housed with triggerfish and larger fish that can view them as prey. Check with your aquarium shop if you plan on buying one of these fish.

  • Origins: The Pacfic, from South East Asia to Southern Japan and East Australia to Oceanic.
  • Size: 2.5 inches
  • Diet: Eats most marine foods including flakes
  • Water Parameters: Temperature 77-79F (25-26C), alkaline (p.H. 8.1-8.3) with Specific Gravity 1.020-1.024
  • Temperament: Territorial by nature
  • Recommended tank size: 30 gallons
  • Care level: Easy
  • Reef Compatible: Yes
  • Family:Pomacentridae

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