The Black Scissortail Dartfish has a white head and then the back half of its body is a dark brown to black colour. It has tapering dorsal and anal fins giving and a black scissor tail from where it gets it’s name from which gives it the dart or arrow-like appearance.
These fish are peaceful and so is suited to reef tanks, but should only be kept with other Black Scissortail Dartfish if they are a mated pair otherwise they will fight.
In the wild they live on outer reef slopes, lagoons and bays where they are usually in pairs as adults or small groups as juveniles. Unlike most Gobies and Dartfish they tend to swim away from danger rather than hide in a burrow, although hiding places should still be provided.
They are found in the Indo Pacific region and around Australia down to around Lord Howe Island off New South Wales.
Tank Recommendations for Black Scissortail Dartfish
Tank size needs to be at least 6 feet long (183cm) and 30 gallons (114 litres).
As with most Gobies these fish like to have a substrate of loose coral rubble or sand that they can bury themselves in when they feel threatened or burrow into to sleep. You should also provide them with plenty of rock work with cracks and crevices that they can use to hide in too.
The Black Scissortail Dartfish will live happily in either fish-only or reef aquariums.
As with all Gobies and Dartfish need aquariums that have well fitting lids as they are good jumpers.
Suitable Tank Buddies
You should only keep one Black Scissortail Dartfish per tank unless you have a mated pair. When you keep them in small groups they will often chase each other around the aquarium whilst guarding their territories which can result in injuries or death. These are peaceful fish and rarely aggressive towards other fish.
Quick Shipping and Professional Packaging
Due to our long-term partnership in a long-standing partnership with UPS, FedEx, DHL and many other top global carriers we are able to offer a variety of shipping options. Our warehouse staff are highly trained and will be able to pack your goods in accordance with our exact and precise specifications. Your items will go through an exhaustive examination before they will be properly packaged prior to being sent out. We ship to thousands clients each day across multiple countries. This is a sign of our dedication to being the biggest online retailer in the world. The warehouses and centers of distribution are in Europe, as well as the USA.
Orders with more than 1 item are assigned processing times for each item.
Prior to shipping, we will examine thoroughly the items you've purchased. Currently, most orders are delivered within 48 hours. The delivery time will be between 3-7 days.
Returns
Stock is dynamic, and is not completely managed by us due to the involvement of several parties including the factory and our warehouse. The actual inventory may be changed at any time. It is possible that stock may run out after your order has been processed.
The period of time is 30 days. We are unable to exchange or refund your order if it has been 30 days since you purchased it.
Your item should be in the original packaging and be unused. It must also be returned in the original packaging.
Related products
Marine Fish
Angelfish – Six-banded Juvenile (Pomacanthus sexstriatus) “Rare” Cairns Marine Factory Store
Marine Fish
Blenny – Forktail/Eyelash Fang (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis) Aquarium Gallery Perth Factory Store
Marine Fish
