Saltwater
Hawaiian dascyllus
Dascyllus albisella
Pomacentridae, Chrominae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 13 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 65 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Adults are found in very shallow, protected water, over coral and rocky bottoms. Young often sheltering among the branches of Pocillopora; occasionally commensal with the anemone Marcanthia cookei. Benthopelagic. Peak spawning from May to August. Age-at-maturity estimated at one year. Feed on zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, and algae. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs. Have been reared in captivity.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Dascyllus edmondsoni
In other languages
- Domino damsel, Hawaiian domino, Hawaiian domino damselfish, Hawaiian threespot damsel, Hawaiin dascyllus, Onespot damselfish, Threespot damsel
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.