Care guide at a glance
Ptereleotris evides
Description
A two-toned dartfish, pale at the front and dark at the rear, with elegant elongated fins. Peaceful, active and constantly hovering in open water.
Feeding
Planktivore. Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp and small marine pellets, twice daily.
Compatibility
Peaceful and reef safe. Keep as a pair or small group. Easily intimidated by aggressive tankmates.
Behaviour and personality
Hovers in open water above the rockwork in the current, dropping into a burrow when startled.
Before you buy
A committed jumper - a sealed lid or mesh screen is not optional. Needs open swimming space above rockwork and a bolt-hole to retreat into.
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