Fish Coral Inverts

Purple Firefish

Nemateleotris decora

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Suggested Tank

20+ gallons

Max Size

3.5 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

A slender, hovering dartfish with a violet head, pale cream-to-lavender body, and magenta-and-black striped dorsal, anal, and tail fins, plus the tall first dorsal filament typical of the genus. Peaceful and somewhat shy, it hovers just above the rockwork picking zooplankton and darts into a rock crevice or burrow at any disturbance, so it needs bolt-holes, calm tankmates, and low-to-moderate flow. Keep one per tank or a proven bonded pair, conspecifics often squabble, and always run a tight-fitting lid, as these fish are notorious jumpers.

Reef Safe

Yes

Environment

Purple Firefish prefer tanks with plenty of hiding places and a sandy substrate where they can burrow. They are best kept in a tank with low to moderate lighting.

Behavior

Purple Firefish are generally peaceful but can be territorial with others of their own species. They are known to be jumpers, so a well-sealed tank is a must to prevent escape.

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Owner Reviews

Vlad

@Vladnvodka

1 month ago

Overall Rating:

Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes

What You Feed: Everything

Love these fish. Gorgeous color, a little timid at times but will eventually come out. Do not put with tangs or aggressive fish as they will hide for weeks. May disappear for a week at a time but as long as your tank is peaceful, they will pop out.

Reef Safe: Yes

Visibility: Moderate Visibility

Temperament: Peaceful

Difficulty: Easy

Dennis

@Warglesnargle

7 months ago

Overall Rating:

Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes

What You Feed: Flakes, pellets, and mysis

Great little fish that is hardy, reef safe, and peaceful. Accepts most foods, can be kept singly or in groups, and stays relatively small. They don't need a big tank as a result of their smaller size, and they also aren't active swimmers like a tang or something of that nature. Usually hovers over one area of the tank where they have their burrow/cave. Be sure to have a lid because they are known jumpers. Other than that, they're an awesome fish for any community reef tank.

Reef Safe: Yes

Visibility: Moderate Visibility

Temperament: Peaceful

Difficulty: Easy

Min Tank Size: 15 Gallons

Jasia

@Jasia17750

2 years ago

Overall Rating:

Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes

What You Feed: Flakes

Nice fish that adds some color. Haven’t had one jump out on me yet but heard they like to do that. Good eater and now that it is used to my tank it typically sits right out in the open at the front of the tank.

Reef Safe: Yes

Visibility: Moderate Visibility

Temperament: Peaceful

Difficulty: Easy

Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons