• Name:

    Four Stripe Damselfish

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  • Family: Pomacentridae
  • Species: Damsel
  • Scientific Name: Dascyllus melanurus
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| Blacktail Dascyllus

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General info about Four Stripe Damselfish

They are found in the Western Pacific, from Sumatra to Vanuatu and northwards to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. This species can also be found Southwards, down to New Caledonia and Tonga. The Four Stripe Damselfish is a member of the Pomacentridae family. In appearance, they feature a total of four blacks bars along with three white bars and a white spot above its lip. The Black-Tailed Dascyllus usually grows up to a maximum size of 3 inches in length. This species also readily consumes finely chopped meaty foods. It is recommended to feed the Four Stripe Damselfish in small amounts several times a day. This species is usually aggressive in temperament, especially as they grow older. Hence, it is better when they are kept in a community tank with other aggressive fishes. However, the Black-Tailed Dascyllus do not harm any invertebrates or cause any kind of destruction in the tank.
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Four Stripe Damselfish Damsel Pomacentridae Dascyllus melanurus They are found in the Western Pacific, from Sumatra to Vanuatu and northwards to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. This species can also be found Southwards, down to New Caledonia and Tonga. The Four Stripe Damselfish is a member of the Pomacentridae family. In appearance, they feature a total of four blacks bars along with three white bars and a white spot above its lip. The Black-Tailed Dascyllus usually grows up to a maximum size of 3 inches in length. This species also readily consumes finely chopped meaty foods. It is recommended to feed the Four Stripe Damselfish in small amounts several times a day. This species is usually aggressive in temperament, especially as they grow older. Hence, it is better when they are kept in a community tank with other aggressive fishes. However, the Black-Tailed Dascyllus do not harm any invertebrates or cause any kind of destruction in the tank. PalaciosAn

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