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Helfrichi Firefish
| Latin Name | Nemateleotris helfrichi | ||||||
| Common Name | Helfrichi Firefish | ||||||
| Also known as | Helfrich's Dartfish, Pink Firefish, Pink Dartfish | ||||||
| Fast Facts | Helfrich's Firefish is a member of the family Microdesmidae, which are often referred to as firefishes or dartfishes. This rare species has a bright pink light front half, a lighter pink rear half, a yellow area on its head and pink and yellow on the fins. It is recommended only for the highly experienced aquarist with a well-established reef, because it is more delicate than the other species of firefishes. Do not attempt this fish if your aquarium runs warm or if you have any remotely boisterous fishes. This fish cannot tolerate either. It will ignore its tankmates, with the possible exception of other firefish species. Helfrich's Firefish has a very mild personality, and it will be picked on by more pugnacious fishes. Firefish can jump from open tanks. The most common question with this fish is "why is it so expensive compared to other firefish? other Firefish?" are abundant in Indonesia and the Philippines where they are plentiful and labor is cheap. Helfrich's Firefish is not found in these areas, and is not plentiful in areas where it is collected. It has a limited range in nature, and is found only in deep water. PLEASE NOTE Live arrival is not guaranteed on this item, (see above... they're delicate... but we pack them in their own little ocean (like, enough water to keep them in for a week!) and they usually get to you just fine-- but you gotta keep them that way. |
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| Sizes | Around 3/4"-1-1/2" |
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| Range in Nature | Central and South Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 30 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feeds on zooplankton, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Great Reef aquarium Fish! | ||||||
| Related Fish | Firefish, Helfrich's Firefish Pair, Purple Firefish, More Gobies | ||||||
| Availability | Rarely available, never plentiful and sells out in an instant. Act fast when available! | ||||||
| Add to Cart | Helfrichi Firefish SALE!
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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.
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