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About Lined-Fin Dartfish
The Lined-Fin Dartfish is a slender, elongated fish with a cream to tan body color adorned with thin blue horizontal lines running along its sides. It has pointed, sail-like dorsal and anal fins with similar blue striping, and a small tail.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Family
- Microdesmidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Max Size
- 5
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- The Lined-Fin Dartfish is a slender, elongated fish with a cream to tan body color adorned with thin blue horizontal lines running along its sides. It has pointed, sail-like dorsal and anal fins with similar blue striping, and a small tail.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Pacific islands, typically found in depths of 5-40 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head, Columnaris Disease
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum • Requires strong water flow (moderate to high) • Sand or fine substrate for burrowing • Stable parameters: pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025, 72-78°F • Needs hiding spots and low tank aggression
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet
- planktivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
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