Flagtail Dartfish (Ptereleotris uroditaenia)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
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.
Diet and feeding
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.
Difficulty and care for the Flagtail Dartfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji.
Log Flagtail Dartfish in your reef tank
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