Can a Cloudy Damselfish Live With a Marginated Damselfish?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 65/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Dascyllus damsels turn highly territorial toward conspecifics as they mature
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Cloudy Damselfish
Dascyllus carneus
- Aggression:
- aggressive
- Min tank:
- 10 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- omnivore
Marginated Damselfish
Dascyllus marginatus
- Aggression:
- aggressive
- Min tank:
- 25 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- omnivore