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Cloudy Damselfish (Dascyllus carneus)

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Cloudy Damselfish
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About Cloudy Damselfish

Dascyllus carneus is a small damselfish with a grayish-brown to brownish body and darker bands or mottling. The fish has a stocky, oval body shape typical of pomacentrids and displays a somewhat cloudy or dusky coloration, which accounts for its common name.

Key facts

Origin
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
Min tank size
20 gallons
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Family
Pomacentridae
Feeding Schedule
2-3 times daily
Max Size
3.5
Appearance
Dascyllus carneus is a small damselfish with a grayish-brown to brownish body and darker bands or mottling. The fish has a stocky, oval body shape typical of pomacentrids and displays a somewhat cloudy or dusky coloration, which accounts for its common name.
Difficulty Level
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Diet Details
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, small pellets, and occasional frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp. They will also graze on microalgae and benefit from some vegetable matter in their diet.
Reef safety
Reef Safe with Caution
Care Requirements
• 20 gallon tank minimum • Stable parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, SG 1.020-1.025 • Moderate water flow and well-oxygenated environment • Prefers rocky outcrops and hiding places • May nip at small ornamental invertebrates and polyps
Temperament
Semi Aggressive

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