Tank setup
A minimum 75L aquarium suits Fire Dartfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
8 cm
Min tank
75 L
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A white-to-flame gradient dartfish that hovers above its bolt-hole. Reef safe and undemanding, but will jump from any opening in the lid.
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Everything you need to keep Fire Dartfish healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 75L aquarium suits Fire Dartfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Fire Dartfish is carnivore — small frozen foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Fire Dartfish is generally peaceful, shy; jumper. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, shy; jumper tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Fire Dartfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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