Zebra Barred Dartfish....anyone kept these?

[saltyhog]

I have been contemplating adding a group of these guys for a while but was afraid they wouldn't be able to compete for food with all of my wrasses. After watching a small group in the DT at our LFS (which has a number of wrasses/aggressive feeders) I was convinced they will. Interesting and attractive additions.

 

[skiwez]

I keep them. I have tried groups of 3 on 2 separate occasions. I always end up with 1 they say they are social and they generally are. Not sure why I haven't had good luck with them. I currently have one that is 3 years old. The lone survivor

 

[jp_75]

i have 2 and really like them.

 

[KrisReef]

Those are jumpers! beware-

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

I have a group of 3. They are pretty fun to watch but they are crazy jumpers. They try jump out almost every time I open the lid!

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

Oh and they eat like pigs and are fast! I wouldn’t worry about them not getting their fair share of food.

 

[saltyhog]

Those are jumpers! beware-

Got that "covered".

 

[AngryMike2016]

I had two scissor tail dartfish managed to jump THROUGH my 1/4" netting. Beautiful fish, but I wouldn't risk the heartache again.

 

[saltyhog]

These guys are pretty large(right at 4"), I would be shocked if there is any chance of them getting through 1/4" netting.

 

[mort]

I've not kept them in my home tank but had a group of 5 in a shop display once. The tank was really setup to show people alternatives to the more commonly kept species, so instead of a normal or purple filefish I had these. I must say they were really good after they had spent a couple of weeks hiding. They are one of those fish that are beautiful when you study them but from a distance make brighter fish really stand out if you get what I mean.

 

[kopi32]

They are jumpers. Had 2 get through my 1/4” netting as well.

 

[nereefpat]

Public aquarium featuring them. Kind of a unique tank

 

[i cant think]

Public aquarium featuring them. Kind of a unique tank

Is that ALL dartfish?!
Must make a stunning display.

 

[nereefpat]

Is that ALL dartfish?!
Must make a stunning display.

There's 1 midas blenny. And if you look close in the top left, there's a marine betta.

Other than that, yes. A ton of zebra dartfish and a couple firefish dartfish. A sun coral and tube anemone + a million dartfish + plus a marine betta is a really unique display.

 

[Zionas]

More Pics please. Would love to see.

 

[likemike99]

Got that "covered".

hey I know this is a crazy old thread and hope you are still in the hobby. where did you get your screen tops? or did you make them? if so any tips on materials? thanks