Where to buy Randall's Dartfish
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About Randall's Dartfish
Slender, elongated body with a pointed snout and large eyes adapted to low-light reef environments. Coloration is pale tan to whitish with blue-purple horizontal stripes along the body and blue markings on the head and dorsal fin.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum (small, cave-dwelling species) • Requires plenty of rockwork and PVC pipes for hiding/burrowing • Prefers subdued lighting and low-flow areas • Feed small meaty foods: copepods, mysis shrimp, frozen preparations • Peaceful with most reef inhabitants if given adequate shelter
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- planktivore
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Appearance
- Slender, elongated body with a pointed snout and large eyes adapted to low-light reef environments. Coloration is pale tan to whitish with blue-purple horizontal stripes along the body and blue markings on the head and dorsal fin.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Microdesmidae
- Max Size
- 4.5
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