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About Fire Dartfish
The Fire Dartfish has a slender body with vibrant red-orange coloration on the anterior half and white-cream coloration on the posterior half. It features elongated dorsal fin rays that are distinctly separated from the soft dorsal fin, and is named for its characteristic darting behavior along the substrate.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- The Fire Dartfish has a slender body with vibrant red-orange coloration on the anterior half and white-cream coloration on the posterior half. It features elongated dorsal fin rays that are distinctly separated from the soft dorsal fin, and is named for its characteristic darting behavior along the substrate.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Microdesmidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Beginner
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20-gallon tank with moderate flow • Temperature 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, stable salinity • Needs hiding spots and open sand/rubble for darting behavior • Feed small frozen foods (mysis, copepods) 2-3× daily • Generally docile but may hide if stressed
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed small meaty foods such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and high-quality frozen plankton multiple times daily. They require frequent feeding to meet their high metabolism; live foods and sinking preparations are preferred as they feed near or on the substrate.
- Max Size
- 3.5
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