Tail-Spot Dartfish (Ptereleotris heteroptera)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Slender, elongated body with a blue-gray or tan coloration on the head and body, transitioning to a yellow-orange tail. A distinctive dark spot or band marks the base of the tail, giving the species its common name.
Diet and feeding
Feed small, meaty foods such as quality flake food, micro pellets, frozen copepods, and small mysis shrimp. Offer multiple small meals daily to match their natural feeding behavior on zooplankton.
Difficulty and care for the Tail-Spot 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 from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii.
Log Tail-Spot 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 Tail-Spot Dartfish alongside everything else in your reef.
