Where to buy Zebra Dartfish
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About Zebra Dartfish
Slender, elongated body with two vertical white stripes on a blue to purple background. The head and anterior body are typically brighter blue, while the posterior fades to purple. Two prominent dorsal fins are characteristic of the genus.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet
- planktivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea through Indonesia and the Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji, typically found in deeper reef drop-offs and channels.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • 30-gallon minimum tank (50+ gallons preferred) • Water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.020-1.025 • Needs plenty of caves, crevices, or PVC for shelter • Prefers strong water flow and well-oxygenated tank • Feed small frozen foods (mysis, pods) once daily
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Aka
- Zebra Barred Dartfish
- Appearance
- Slender, elongated body with two vertical white stripes on a blue to purple background. The head and anterior body are typically brighter blue, while the posterior fades to purple. Two prominent dorsal fins are characteristic of the genus.
- Difficulty Level
- Beginner
- Family
- Microdesmidae
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