Firefish

Latin Name

Nemateleotris magnifica

Common Name

Firefish

Also known as

Fire Dartfish, Magnificent Dartfish, Orange Firefish, Regular Firefish

Fast Facts

This great aquarium fish is a member of the family Microdesmidae, which are often referred to as Firefish or dartfishes. It is creamy on the front of the body and orange or reddish-orange on the rear of the body and the dorsal, anal and tail fins. There is also some yellow on the head. It that should be housed with other passive species. If kept with pugnacious or larger, hyperactive tankmates, it will hide and not feed. This species is rarely aggressive towards other bottom-dwelling fishes. Keeping more than one of these fish per tank can be risky in smaller tanks, as one will often pick on the other(s). Firefish can jump from open tanks.

Sizes

Around 3/4"-2"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Feeds on zooplankton, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Great reef aquarium fish!

Availability

Regularly Available

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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.