International Aquatics
Mini Dart Goby
Mini Dart Goby
🛡️ International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee
All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. For size preference please add a note on your order and we will match your fish to your requested size. If you just want the fish without our QT process, Please email us directly with your order number. Please note this does waive the 15 day guarantee.
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The Mini Dart Goby (Aioliops megastigma) is a peaceful species that is reef-safe, admired for its extremely small size, delicate body shape, and subtle patterning with contrasting dark eye spots (stigmata). This species is one of the smallest marine gobies available, making it a perfect choice for pico and nano reef tanks. Males typically have slightly more vivid markings and may display subtle fin flaring or chasing behavior during mating, while females and juveniles appear slightly smaller and more reserved.
They reach about 0.5 to 0.75 inches in adult size and should be housed in aquariums of at least 2 to 5 gallons, though larger tanks are preferred for group dynamics and stability.
Provide plenty of live rock with micro-caves, low to moderate flow areas, and calm tankmates. These gobies enjoy open swimming space but prefer to hover near rock structures or within small crevices. Maintain stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020-1.025, temp ~72-79°F, pH ~8.1-8.4), and use a tight-fitting lid, as they can still jump despite their tiny size.
Diet should consist of very small foods such as live or frozen copepods, rotifers, baby brine shrimp, and micro-pellets. Due to their size, frequent small feedings are ideal. With proper care, the Mini Dart Goby is a fascinating, micro-scale addition to nano reef systems, best appreciated in peaceful, well-established environments.
International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.
Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.
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