Purple Firefish

Description

Purple Firefish

Nemateleotris decora

Origin: Indo-Pacific – Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea

Size: Up to 8 cm

Reef Compatibility:

• Small Fish Safe: ✅ Yes
• Invert Safe: ✅ Yes
• Coral Safe: ✅ Yes

Diet: Carnivore – feeds on small zooplankton; accepts frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood.

Care Level: Moderate – requires a peaceful tank with plenty of hiding spots.

Aggression: Peaceful – may establish small territories but rarely aggressive.

Captive-Bred Available: ✅ Yes

Notes:

The Purple Firefish is an elegant, mid-water dweller with a striking purple head and body that fades to white towards the tail. It prefers a well-established reef with caves or rock crevices to retreat into when startled. A tight-fitting lid is recommended, as it can jump.

Why We Like It:

Active, colourful, and peaceful, the Purple Firefish adds constant movement and vibrant colour to the upper levels of a reef tank, making it a favourite for both beginner and experienced aquarists.