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Scissortail Goby
| Latin Name | Ptereleotris evides | ||||||
| Common Name | Scissortail Goby | ||||||
| Also known as | Scissortail Dartfish | ||||||
| Fast Facts | This peaceful fish is a member of the family Microdesmidae, which are referred to as dartfishes, close relatives of the popular Firefish. It is bicolored, with a greenish blue front half and a darker rear half. The tail, dorsal and anal fins are also dark. This is a durable aquarium species that will quickly adjust to a community aquarium that contains other passive species. It should be kept in pairs or groups, and can be housed with other Gobies. | ||||||
| Sizes | Around 2"-4" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feeds on zooplankton, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Excellent | ||||||
| Related Fish | Bar Goby, Neon Sailfin Goby, More Gobies | ||||||
| Availability | Frequently available | ||||||
| Add to Cart | Scissortail Goby SALE!
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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