{"product_id":"green-silk-gudgeon-dartfish","title":"Pearl Dartfish (Ptereleotris Microlepis)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePearl Dartfish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003ePtereleotris microlepis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003ePearl Dartfish\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003ePale Dartfish\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eSmallscale Gudgeon\u003c\/b\u003e, is an elegant, slender species that adds a sense of graceful movement to a reef tank. While they lack the neon \"pop\" of the Helfrichi Firefish, they possess a subtle, pearlescent glow that is highly attractive under aquarium lighting. In the wild, they are common throughout the Indo-Pacific, including the shallow lagoons and seaward reefs of Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Pearl Dartfish, Pale Dartfish, Smallscale Gudgeon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003ePtereleotris microlepis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to the Line Islands, common in Indonesia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 12–14 cm (approx. 5 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eVery Peaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; shy and easily startled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/b\u003e – Planktivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to Moderate (due to jumping risk)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe beauty of the Pearl Dartfish is in its iridescent \"shimmer\":\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Color:\u003c\/b\u003e A pale, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003epowdery blue-to-green\u003c\/b\u003e body that appears white or silver depending on the light. It has a beautiful pearlescent sheen that \"glows\" under blue LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Head:\u003c\/b\u003e Features faint blue lines and dots around the eye and gill area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e The dorsal and anal fins are long and delicate, often carrying a very fine blue or dark trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely slender and \"torpedo-shaped,\" built for sudden bursts of speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Darting\" Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e True to their name, they spend much of their time hovering in the mid-water column, \"darting\" forward to catch tiny pieces of food and then retreating into a hole if they sense danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. They are completely harmless to corals, clams, and even the smallest ornamental shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike many firefish, Pearl Dartfish are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003every social\u003c\/b\u003e. They are much more confident when kept in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003egroups of 3 or more\u003c\/b\u003e. They will often share the same burrow or bolt-hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Must be kept with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003epeaceful companions\u003c\/b\u003e. They are easily bullied by aggressive damsels or large, boisterous wrasses. Excellent with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eAnthias, Cardinalfish, and peaceful Gobies\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e115L (30 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e for a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLid is Mandatory:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the most important rule for dartfish. They are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003enotorious jumpers\u003c\/b\u003e. If startled (even by the lights turning on), they will bolt upward. A tight-fitting mesh or glass lid is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide a sand bed and rockwork with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003especific \"bolt-holes\"\u003c\/b\u003e. They like to have a designated cave or crevice where the entire group can vanish simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e They prefer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003emoderate flow\u003c\/b\u003e. They enjoy swimming against a steady current in the middle of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThey have high metabolisms and need to eat small amounts frequently:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e2–3 times daily\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e Small frozen meaty foods like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003emysis, enriched brine shrimp, Calanus, and copepods\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDry Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e Once acclimated, they will usually accept high-quality marine flakes and tiny pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Pearl Dartfish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Pearl Dartfish is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003epeaceful, schooling fish\u003c\/b\u003e that brings a tranquil \"drift\" to the aquarium. While a single fish might be shy, a small group of 5 or 6 creates a beautiful, shimmering effect in the water column. They are a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative to more expensive dartfish and are a perfect fit for a peaceful Indonesian-themed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819291009258,"sku":"18828","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Green-Silk-Gudgeon-Dartfish.jpg?v=1769597195","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/green-silk-gudgeon-dartfish","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}