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Three-spot domino damsel

Dascyllus trimaculatus
French name : Domino

The three-spot domino damsel is a hardy marine damselfish of the family Pomacentridae, ranging widely through the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles are jet black with three brilliant white spots, one on each flank and one on the forehead, while adults darken and often lose the white markings, becoming a dusky sooty color. It is an omnivore that feeds on zooplankton, algae, and small invertebrates. Juveniles often shelter among the tentacles of anemones or the spines of sea urchins, and the species can host in anemones much like clownfish. While very durable and easy to keep, it becomes increasingly territorial and aggressive with age, so it is best added last to a community or kept with robust tankmates. It accepts almost any prepared, frozen, or flake food and needs a tank with ample rockwork to establish territories.

Water
Marine
Origin
Indo-Pacific reefs
Adult size
14 cm
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Difficulty
Beginner
Three-spot domino damsel (Dascyllus trimaculatus)
Illustration

Water parameters

Temperature24 – 27 °C
pH8.1 – 8.4
Carbonate hardness (KH)8 – 12 °dKH
Salinity30 – 35 SG

Tank & stocking

Minimum tank volume200 L
Volume budget per individual 40 L — adds up with tank-mates

“Minimum tank volume” is a reasonable floor, not an absolute limit. The per-individual budget is used by the Aqua app to estimate how heavily a tank is stocked.

Frequently asked questions

What size aquarium does Three-spot domino damsel need?

Provide at least 200 litres to keep Three-spot domino damsel in good conditions.

What water parameters does Three-spot domino damsel need?

A temperature of 24–27 °C, pH 8.1–8.4, saltwater.

Is Three-spot domino damsel peaceful or aggressive?

Its temperament is aggressive.

What does Three-spot domino damsel eat?

Its diet: omnivore.

How big does Three-spot domino damsel get?

Around 14 cm as an adult.

Is Three-spot domino damsel suitable for beginners?

Care level: beginner.

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