Ever Have Any Of these Firefish.

[Oldone]

Any one "out there" ever have a Firefish called Red Firefish and Magnificent Dartfish Nemateleotris magnifica in their aquariums.

 

[andrewkw]

Any one "out there" ever have a Firefish called Red Firefish and Magnificent Dartfish Nemateleotris magnifica in their aquariums.

Yes. They are a very common fish and also affordable.

I've kept them single, as a pair and once as a group of 5. Not picky eaters, moderately hearty and don't require large tanks if you're just keeping one or 2. It can be hard to pair them but keeping a single one is easy. The most important thing when keeping firefish is they jump a lot and your tank must be covered. Covered with mesh not eggcrate as they can fit through the holes.

 

[Salty1962]

I have a pair of Nemateleotris helfrichi's that are doing quite well with my wrasses.

 

[Oldone]

Thanks for your quick replies. I'll have to get a larger piece of plexiglass to cover the top before I get one. Cheers.

 

[jp_75]

Had 3 different Dartfish recently.... Flagtail,Exqusive and one more what i can't remember name now.2 jump out of tank and one died yesterday. for no reason.They are very shy and huge jumpers! I also a screen cover and somehow it fit?!

 

[jp_75]

And one more thing.I believe they doing better with very peaceful tank mates.

 

[saltyhog]

I've had magnifica and exquisita. Both are pretty easy to keep singly. Mine fared well with a large wrasse population which created competition for food and sleeping quarters.