Lined-Fin Dartfish (Ptereleotris lineopinnis)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Lined-Fin Dartfish is a slender, elongated fish with a cream to tan body color adorned with thin blue horizontal lines running along its sides. It has pointed, sail-like dorsal and anal fins with similar blue striping, and a small tail.
Diet and feeding
Marine shrimp, copepods, small crustaceans, mysid shrimp, polychaete worms
Difficulty and care for the Lined-Fin 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, Hole-in-the-Head, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Pacific islands, typically found in depths of 5-40 meters.
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