{"product_id":"domino-damsel","title":"Domino Damsel","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Domino Damsel\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domino Damsel is a hardy and distinctive marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003edark black body with three bright white spots\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its bold colouration and compact size make it a popular choice for marine aquariums, particularly for aquarists looking for a hardy damselfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomino Damsels are active and confident fish that spend much of their time around \u003cstrong\u003erockwork, caves and coral structures\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are extremely adaptable but can become \u003cstrong\u003ehighly territorial and aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best kept with robust tank mates that can tolerate their temperament. Providing plenty of rockwork and multiple hiding areas can help distribute territories and reduce conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomino Damsels are omnivorous and readily accept quality marine pellets and flakes, along with frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and enriched brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and will normally leave corals alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDascyllus trimaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domino Damsel \/ Domino Damselfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Damselfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ Highly Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine aquariums, reef tanks and robust community systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Domino Damsels reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and will normally leave corals and larger ornamental invertebrates alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Domino Damsels aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Domino Damsels can become \u003cstrong\u003every territorial and aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly as they mature. Their temperament should be carefully considered when selecting tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Domino Damsel get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them considerably larger than some of the smaller damselfish species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Domino Damsels be kept in groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be kept in groups in a suitably large aquarium, but a strong hierarchy will develop. Aggression can be significant, particularly in smaller tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Domino Damsels eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept marine pellets and flakes, as well as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and other appropriately sized frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating their aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomino Damsels can become extremely territorial as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with peaceful or timid fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir aggressive behaviour can cause significant stress to passive tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too many in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited territory can result in persistent chasing and fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves, crevices and visual barriers help establish territories and provide shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding a Domino Damsel first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn established Domino Damsel may become much more aggressive towards fish introduced later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917884272779,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/SMLMMTcgqngAAnDaVFk3oWh_J366Nz1eX1zHbLT6tnaXr5n32hsWoywzshAtS_4BbaadQOHzj-shs_o-bCpRMShJWdkINolK9Q6JbVPsQ_iaYhlrlTwBGHa1qpf3WMKdjLQ3CZSQ67DPLwkUSOgSoPapQV90qnA7AqPj943Q36_Y-2KV1rBgmCa.jpg?v=1787034337","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/domino-damsel","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}