Lined Dartfish

Species group: Dartfsh and Firefish

Other common names:

Scientific name: Ptereleotris grammica

The basics:
Lined Dartfish are ideally housed in pairs.

Appearance:
The Lined Dartfish has a grey body with black and blue horizontal stripes. The fish has pronounced pectoral fins.

Size:
4-5 inches

Temperament:
These are timid, especially in the presence of larger fish, and therefore, not compatible with aggressive fish.

Housing:
These fish are best housed in a 30-gallon tank, with a sand bottom to allow them to burrow. They require ample swimming space. They are active jumpers, so the tank needs to be tightly sealed to ensure that they do not jump out.

Temperature:
72.00-78.00 °F

pH:
8.10-8.40

Alkalinity:
50.000-150.000 mg/L