Blackfin Dartfish
This marine aquarium fish is known as Blackfin Dartfish and the correct latin name is Ptereleotris evides. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Dartfish family. (e) Origin of this fish is Indo-Pacific. (e)
Blackfin Dartfish can grow up to 14 cm what is approximately 5 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1680cm2 of water surface which is approximately 260 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Blackfin Dartfish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
A carnivore. Requires a meat based food twice or three times a day. Mysid shrimp or Brine shrimp are OK.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful species.Blackfin Dartfish can grow up to 14 cm what is approximately 5 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1680cm2 of water surface which is approximately 260 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Blackfin Dartfish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
A carnivore. Requires a meat based food twice or three times a day. Mysid shrimp or Brine shrimp are OK.
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