Exquisite Firefish (Nemateleotris exquisita)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender, elongated goby with a striking red and white coloration pattern. The anterior body is bright red-orange, transitioning to white or cream posteriorly, with a characteristic large, venomous dorsal fin that is held upright and banded in red and white.
Diet and feeding
Feeds on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer frequent small meals of quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small prepared carnivore foods.
Difficulty and care for the Exquisite Firefish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia eastward to Palau and Micronesia, at depths of 40-130 meters.
Log Exquisite Firefish in your reef tank
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