Dascyllus melanurus
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Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Aggressive
Color Form: Black
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78?
F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 3?"
Origin: Indonesia
Family: Pomacentridae
Minimum Tank Size: 30
gallons
The 4-Stripe Damselfish, also known as Blacktail
Dascyllus, Blacktail Damselfish, or Blacktail Humbug, is a popular fish. Three
alternating black and white vertical bands make up the body coloration with a
fourth black band ending at the tail.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding
places is suitable. Due to its aggressive behavior as an adult, it will do well
in a community tank with other aggressive fish. It will not harm invertebrates
or disturb the tank setting.
It will need a diet variety of meaty items, herbivore
preparations, and flaked foods.