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Green Silk Gudgeon Dartfish (Ptereleotris microlepis)
Green Silk Gudgeon Dartfish
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Green Silk Gudgeon Dartfish (Ptereleotris microlepis)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy, Easy
Temperament Peaceful, Peaceful
Color Form Green, Green, Silver, Silver
Diet Carnivore, Carnivore
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 5", 5"
Family Microdesmidae, Microdesmidae
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons, 30 gallons
Compatibility View Chart, View Chart
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Care Level Easy, Easy
Temperament Peaceful, Peaceful
Color Form Green, Green, Silver, Silver
Diet Carnivore, Carnivore
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 5", 5"
Family Microdesmidae, Microdesmidae
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons, 30 gallons
Compatibility View Chart, View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Green Silk Gudgeon Dartfish, commonly referred to as the Green Gudgeon Goby originates from the reefs of the Maldives. They have an elongated body, which is an iridescent green color that can display blue markings on the head, face and gill plates. They enjoy being in pairs and make a wonderful fish for a fish only or reef aquarium.

It should be housed in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of loose coral rubble and requires ample swimming room with a sand bottom for burrowing. It may try to jump out of the aquarium or other small opening, so a tight-fitting lid is required. Rarely will it become aggressive towards other fish.

It feeds mostly on prey suspended in the water column but will pick food off the substrate as well. The Green Silk Gudgeon Dartfish feeds on a diet which includes mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, table shrimp, and frozen food preparations for carnivores. It should be fed at least three times per day.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"

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