Four Stripe Damsel
Dascyllus melanurus

Identification: Its coloration consists of white and black vertical bars, covering the length of the fish. There is usually a total of four black bars and three white bars with a small white spot just above the lip of the fish. 

Maximum Length: Grows to a length of approximately 3-4 inches.

Origin: Indonesia

Minimum tank size:  20 Gallon

Behavior: This species makes an excellent marine aquarium fish because it is hardy and will accept a variety of prepared foods. It can be very aggressive, particularly as it grows in size, thus keeping very passive fish with the Four Stripe Damselfish is extremely difficult. It is an ideal fish for a cycling aquarium because the fish is both hardy and inexpensive.

Feeding and diet: omnivore, and primarily feeds on Zooplankton and algae. Offer a variety of foods such as frozen foods, various flake and pellet foods.
 

Reef Compatibility: This species also makes an excellent marine reef aquarium fish because it will not harm invertebrates. 

Cautions: May act aggressively towards timid fish

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