Holiday Darter
NameHoliday Darter
Scientific NameEtheostoma brevirostrum
Common NamesHoliday Darter
FamilyPercidae
OriginNorth America, Southeastern United States, Tennessee River drainage
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful darters, Small minnows, Dace, Sculpins, Stonelollers
Description
The Holiday Darter is a small, colorful freshwater fish native to the southeastern United States. It features a mottled green body with distinctive red and orange markings, especially vibrant during breeding season. This species thrives in cool, clear, oxygenated water with a gravel or sandy substrate.
