Four Stripe Damsel (Dascyllus melanurus)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Four Stripe Damsel is a small, stocky damselfish with a dark body (typically dark gray to blackish) marked by four distinct white or light-colored vertical stripes running along the sides. It has a blunt face and yellow coloring on the dorsal and anal fins.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake food, small pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped marine flesh. Supplement with vegetable matter including spirulina-based foods. Feed 1-2 times daily in amounts they can consume in 2–3 minutes.
Difficulty and care for the Four Stripe Damsel
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, including the Philippines and Indonesia.
Log Four Stripe Damsel in your reef tank
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