Margin Dartfish (Parioglossus marginalis)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A tiny, elongated goby with a pale tan-to-yellow body and distinctive darker brown or reddish margins along the dorsal and anal fins. It has a pointed snout and small mouth adapted for picking at micro-organisms.
Diet and feeding
Feed small, frequent meals of finely crushed prepared foods, high-quality micro pellets, and copepod-rich foods. Live or frozen food (copepods, amphipods, small mysis) is highly beneficial and should form the bulk of the diet.
Difficulty and care for the Margin 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 Disease, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines to Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Margin Dartfish in your reef tank
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