Where to buy Rao's Dartfish
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About Rao's Dartfish
Rao's Dartfish is a small, elongated fish with a slender body and pointed snout. It displays a yellowish-orange coloration with subtle markings and possesses characteristic dart-like swimming behavior.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Columnaris, Hole-in-the-Head (Oodinium)
- Appearance
- Rao's Dartfish is a small, elongated fish with a slender body and pointed snout. It displays a yellowish-orange coloration with subtle markings and possesses characteristic dart-like swimming behavior.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine worms
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Family
- Microdesmidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- planktivore
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