Marginated Damselfish (Dascyllus marginatus)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small damselfish with dark brown to black body coloration and distinctive white or pale vertical bands across the face and gill covers. The margins of the dorsal and anal fins are lighter, contrasting with the dark body.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp 1-2 times daily. Marginated damselfish will also graze on natural algae and biofilm in the aquarium.
Difficulty and care for the Marginated 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 Fiji.
Log Marginated Damselfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Marginated Damselfish alongside everything else in your reef.
