Blue Dartfish (Ptereleotris microlepis)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender, elongated fish with vibrant blue coloration on the head and body, contrasting with yellow-orange on the dorsal and caudal fins. The body is streamlined for quick, darting movements.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and enriched brine shrimp. Blue Dartfish are micropredators and perform best when targeted fed or when the tank has robust populations of naturally occurring small crustaceans.
Difficulty and care for the Blue Dartfish
Beginner
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Australian Archipelago.
Log Blue Dartfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Blue Dartfish alongside everything else in your reef.
