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About Arabian Dartfish
Slender, elongated body with a tan to yellowish-brown coloration. The head features a distinctive blunt snout with small eyes positioned high on the body, typical of dartfish. Dorsal and anal fins are elongated and run most of the body length.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and western Indian Ocean regions.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head disease, Columnaris disease
- Appearance
- Slender, elongated body with a tan to yellowish-brown coloration. The head features a distinctive blunt snout with small eyes positioned high on the body, typical of dartfish. Dorsal and anal fins are elongated and run most of the body length.
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Microdesmidae
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer frequent small meals of frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and high-quality prepared micro-foods or flake foods designed for small carnivores.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
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