Purple Firefish

Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris exquisita)

Maximum size:
8cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
75 litres

Difficulty:
Easy

Feeding:
In the wild this species is a plankton feeder, but in the aquarium it will readily take frozen Brineshrimp, Mysis and plankton. Will also eat flake when settled.

Reef safe:
Very good reef fish, extremely unlikely to bother anything

Compatibility:
Very peaceful, don't keep with aggressive species, this will cause them to hide and eventually starve. Best kept singularly, unless in large group.

Other information
This species is likely to jump, best kept in a covered aquarium. Provide live rock for cover, as this fish will dart under rocks when it feels threatened.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo a 7cm Purple Firefish taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our marine fish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.