Scientific Name:
Nemateleotris magnifica
Other Common Names:
Firefish, Fire Dartfish, Magnificent Dartfish.
Distribution:
Indo-Pacific.
Description:
This fish has a yellow head, white anterior, and pinkish to orange-red posterior. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins are highlighted in black.
Maximum Size:
To 3.1".
Minimum Tank Size Suggested:
20 gallons.
Diet & Feeding:
Meaty foods, including Mysis Shrimp, Brine Shrimp, finely chopped fresh or frozen seafoods.
Characteristics & Compatibility:
Keep singly, unless the tank is very large, or in mated pairs. This fish is very timid and will not come out of hiding unless it feels secure. The Firefish is also known to leap from a tank when startled, so a covered tank is best.
