Lyre-Tail Dartfish (Ptereleotris monoptera)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Lyre-Tail Dartfish is a small, slender fish with a pale silvery to light tan body, distinctive elongated dorsal and anal fins, and a characteristic lyre-shaped tail fin with extended upper and lower lobes. It has a small mouth positioned at the tip of its snout.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small amphipods. High-quality prepared pellet foods designed for small reef fish are accepted. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions to match natural foraging behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Lyre-Tail 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 septicaemia, Hole-in-the-head disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii, typically found in deeper reef areas at depths of 20-60 meters.
Log Lyre-Tail Dartfish in your reef tank
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