Firefish goby is underrated ( Nemateleotris magnifica )

[Steph1]

I was in a hurry and meant to buy a Decorated Firefish, also did not have my glasses. When I got home I realised I had a magnifica not a decora I was dissapointed and planned on swapping it for the Decora. But honestly I looked at in in my tank and WOW! I fell in love It is the most stunning fish with no bad habbits at all. I know it is not expensive or rare but I am so glad of the fortunate mistake. I think it has to be the most underrated fish out there...it delights me. Anybody out there in agtreement. or otherwise? Any other suggestions of other underated fish with good manners? Have a really bad photo of an interaction in my nano reef. The same however cannot be said about my lemon Goby it is a pest that I regret buying!

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I have a purple firefish that I got 2 months ago, and only now he is finally comfortable to be out all day long. You are right, I dont hear much about firefish, but its so peacefull and beautiful and has a unique way of swimming.

 

[Zionas]

I think the Purple, Magnificent and Helfrichi are beautiful, but I think they’re too timid for many tanks. They can’t stand up for themselves even with one too many semi-aggressive fish.

 

[Steph1]

It is so happy with other fish. Also when it is scared which is not often, it is like the starship Enterprise going into warp drive. It dissapears at the speed of light.................just there...........then.........gone

 

[Steph1]

I was told not to expect to see it for s week......but no it came out on the first day

 

[Chrille26]

They are beautiful fish, I had a purple and and a red together for almost a year. Unfortunatly the purple one got sick and passed, but the red one is still with me!
It is super shy and like to stay in its cave in the rockwork, but I see him once he is hungry.
It is a good reminder, when the red firefish is out, its time to feed the tank!

 

[Zionas]

Sorry to hear about the loss of the Purple. What illness did it have?

 

[Steph1]

I posted about my admiration of my firefish goby that I have had for months. The one bad habit it has caused its dimise. After my water change I neglected to put my tank lid on and found it desicated on the floor this morning. I am angry with myself

 

[ThRoewer]

They are adorable fish, but notorious jumpers. A complete tank cover or screen is mandatory if you have any dartfish.

On how to sex and pair them, see my thread here:

Sexing and Pairing Dart & Firefish

My local store got a shipment of African Purple/Exquisite Firefish (Nemateleotris exquisita) in and I decided to give pairing these guys a shot. I was able to pick a male and a female based on their genital papilla and It seems to have worked as they paired up almost instantly: After this...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[MONTANTK]

I agree 100% honestly. It has a very subtle beauty to it!

 

[Steph1]

Not sure if you read my thread, but I went to buy a Purple fire fish ( decora) but got a magnifica instead. Best mistake ever, I Think they are so beutiful, and the only fish in my tank not intimidated by my bully female clown