Cloudy Damselfish (Dascyllus carneus)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Dascyllus carneus is a small damselfish with a grayish-brown to brownish body and darker bands or mottling. The fish has a stocky, oval body shape typical of pomacentrids and displays a somewhat cloudy or dusky coloration, which accounts for its common name.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, small pellets, and occasional frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp. They will also graze on microalgae and benefit from some vegetable matter in their diet.
Difficulty and care for the Cloudy Damselfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
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