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Ptereleotris microlepis, also known as the Blue Dartfish, is a reef fish with a fusiform, slender, and elongated body, featuring striking silver blue reflections. Highly popular in reef aquariums, this dartfish adds grace and movement to the open water areas of your marine aquarium.
Native to the tropical reefs of the Indo-Pacific, this fish belongs to the dartfish family, known for their rapid swimming and lively behavior. It prefers sandy substrates and areas rich in hiding places, where it can establish its protective burrow.
The Ptereleotris microlepis is a peaceful, sociable, and shy fish that lives in pairs or small groups. It adapts perfectly to a community reef tank and cohabits very well with other peaceful species as well as invertebrates.
It is recommended to provide it with an aquarium featuring rocks and a fine sand bed so it can dig a burrow to retreat to when stressed. Caution, like all dartfish, it is capable of jumping out of the water: a lid or edge protection on the aquarium is essential.
This dartfish is carnivorous and readily accepts:
A varied diet ensures healthy growth and a beautiful silvery coloration.
Ptereleotris microlepis is the ideal companion for aquarists seeking a lively, graceful reef fish that is compatible with a community environment. With its smooth swimming and subtle colors, it enhances the open water areas of your reef tank.