will fire fish school together

[wingman1234]

i was wondering if you can house a group of 4-5 firefish together and if they would act like a little school or just group together in 2's.

 

[Captain Nemo]

I had 3 at one time and they all stayed together. Assuming they are the same kind?

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

How large is your aquarium?

Generally speaking a "group" will weed itself down to an established pair.

 

[wingman1234]

i have a 90g tank, i wanted to get the cheaper one of the fire fish

 

[Paul_N]

I have a purple and a red I got at different times and they stay on opposite sides of the tank.

 

[Joost's reef]

purple, herlfrichi and normal firefish, no. will kill each other until a single pair is left
Ptereleotris sp. yes

 

[wingman1234]

perfect thanks. so i should get an even number