Where to buy Flagtail Dartfish
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About Flagtail Dartfish
Small, slender dart-shaped fish with a pale blue or translucent body and distinctive yellow and blue striped markings on the tail. The flaglike tail fin is deeply forked and gives the species its common name.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- Small, slender dart-shaped fish with a pale blue or translucent body and distinctive yellow and blue striped markings on the tail. The flaglike tail fin is deeply forked and gives the species its common name.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum, preferably 40+ gallons • Stable water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.020–1.025 • Requires sandy/rubble substrate for burrowing behavior • Plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging • Peaceful community; excellent for reef tanks
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Microdesmidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and high-quality frozen planktonic fare. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions. They will pick at the water column but may require target feeding in larger systems.
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