Four-striped Damsel

Habitat: Natural geographic location:
   Black-tailed Dascyllus or Four-striped Damsel are found in the Indo-Australian Archipelago and western Caroline Islands including Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, and the northern Great Barrier reef of Australia. The are found at depths down to 33 feet (10 meters), and it is associated with isolated coral heads in sheltered inshore habitats.

Status:
   These fish are not listed on the IUCN Red List.

Maintenance difficulty:
   The Black-tailed Dascyllus or Four-striped Damsel is among the easiest of all marine fish to keep.

Maintenance:
   This fish will readily eat all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods and algae. Finely chopped meaty foods (like brine shrimp) can be fed regularly. It is best to feed small amounts several times a day. In a reef situation they don't really need to be fed very often at all.

Foods:
   All kinds. See maintenance above.

Social Behaviors:
   Like all damselfish, they can be territorial and aggressive, especially as they get older. Can be kept together and with other larger fish but watch them closely to be sure their aggression doesn't become destructive.

Sex: Sexual differences:
   Not Known.

Light: Recommended light levels:
   No special requirements.

Breeding/Reproduction:
   Some of the damselfish have been bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques under Clownfish on the marine breeding page.

Temperature:
   No special requirements.

Length/Diameter of fish:
   Black-tailed Dascyllus or Four-striped Damsel adults can grow to 7.5 cm ( 3.0 inches).

Minimum Tank Length/Size:
   A minimum 15 gallon aquarium is recommended if this is the only fish to be kept in it.

Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
   No special requirements.

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Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
   Swims at all levels of the aquarium.

Availability:
   This fish is readily available.