Philippine Dartfish (Parioglossus philippinus)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small elongated dartfish with a blue-green head and body, featuring yellow-orange spotting or banding along the flanks. Males display more intense coloration than females.
Diet and feeding
Feed small carnivorous foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and high-quality marine flake or pellet foods. Benefits from multiple small feedings daily to match natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Philippine 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, specifically the Philippines and surrounding regions.
Log Philippine 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 Philippine Dartfish alongside everything else in your reef.
