{"id":13811,"date":"2026-02-18T01:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/two-stripe-humbug-damsel-dascyllus-carneus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:21:44","slug":"two-stripe-humbug-damsel-dascyllus-carneus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=two-stripe-humbug-damsel-dascyllus-carneus","title":{"rendered":"Two Stripe Humbug Damsel Dascyllus Carneus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"166\">Two Stripe Humbug Damsel \u2013 <em data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"164\">Dascyllus carneus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"409\"><strong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"181\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"184\" \/>The Two Stripe Humbug Damsel is a <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"256\">striking and resilient marine fish<\/strong> with a bold <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"318\">white body and two thick black vertical bands<\/strong>. Its hardy nature and eye-catching pattern make it a favorite among saltwater aquarists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"510\"><strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"422\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"425\" \/>Found across the <strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"458\">Indian Ocean<\/strong>, particularly around <strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"507\">coral reefs and lagoons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"667\"><strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"524\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"527\" \/>Omnivorous \u2013 accepts a wide variety of foods including <strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"664\">marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"863\"><strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"684\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"687\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"745\">semi-aggressive or similarly hardy fish<\/strong>. May be territorial toward smaller or docile species. Suitable for reef tanks but may harass very timid tank mates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"993\"><strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"880\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"883\" \/><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"902\">Semi-aggressive<\/strong> \u2013 can be territorial, especially in smaller aquariums or when defending its chosen area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1131\"><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1016\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\" \/><strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1040\">Beginner-friendly<\/strong> due to its hardiness and adaptability, but some caution needed with community selection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1154\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1284\">\n<li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1195\">\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1195\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1193\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1215\">\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1215\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1213\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1245\">\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1245\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1243\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1284\">\n<p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1284\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1282\">30+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1441\">The <strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1318\">Two Stripe Humbug Damsel<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1367\">durable, active, and visually bold fish<\/strong>, perfect for aquarists seeking a hardy marine species with personality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two Stripe Humbug Damsel \u2013 Dascyllus carneus Overview:The Two Stripe Humbug Damsel is a striking and resilient marine fish with a bold white body and two thick black vertical bands. Its hardy nature and eye-catching pattern make it a favorite among saltwater aquarists. Origin:Found across the Indian Ocean, particularly around coral reefs and lagoons. 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