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Domino Damsel

Dascyllus trimaculatus

AnimaliaChordataActinopterygiiPerciformesPomacentridae

📍 Indo-Pacific

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Bold black damsel with three white spots — like a domino. Juveniles shelter in anemones and sea urchins. One of the hardiest marine fish ever kept. Grows aggressive as an adult. Often used to cycle new tanks.

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pH
8.1–8.4
diet
omnivore
maxSize
5.5 inches
salinity
SG 1.020–1.025
minTankSize
30 gallons
temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)

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Temperature

75–82°F

24–28°C

Natural Habitat Temperature

82°81°79°JFMAMJJASOND

79°F 82°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, Apr high)

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