Purple Firefish

Latin Name

Nemateleotris decora

Common Name

Purple Firefish

Also known as

Purple Firefish Goby, Flame Firefish, Purple Dartfish, Purple Fire Goby

Fast Facts

The purple firefish is a member of the family Microdesmidae, which are often referred to as firefishes or dartfishes. This species has a light front half, a dark rear half, a purple area on its head and purple and red on the fins. It is disease resistant and readily acclimates to the home aquarium. It is the most aggressive of the firefish species. It will ignore its tankmates, with the possible exception of other firefish species. It may be picked on by more pugnacious fishes. 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 Fish!

Availability

Semi 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.