Care guide at a glance
Dascyllus melanurus
Description
A small damsel boldly banded in black and white with a black tail. Extremely hardy, inexpensive, and considerably more aggressive than its size suggests.
Feeding
Omnivorous and unfussy. Marine flake, pellets and frozen mysis and brine shrimp.
Compatibility
Reef safe but genuinely aggressive for its size, and increasingly so with age. Will harass fish considerably larger than itself. Best added last or kept in a species group.
Behaviour and personality
Holds a tight territory around branching coral or rockwork and defends it vigorously.
Before you buy
Very hardy, which is why it is often sold as a starter fish, but a mature humbug will bully almost anything added afterwards. Stock accordingly.
Livestock Delivery
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Free delivery when your livestock subtotal is over £350.
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There is no minimum order value.
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