Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora)
Fish in the family Microdontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, elongated dart goby with a distinctive purple-violet coloration on the head and anterior body, transitioning to yellow-orange on the posterior and tail. A characteristic dark stripe runs along the lateral line. The first dorsal fin is notably elongated and sail-like.
Diet and feeding
Marine copepods, rotifers, small marine invertebrates, and marine algae (Caulerpa spp., Chaetomorpha spp.)
Difficulty and care for the Purple Firefish
Beginner
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head, Bacterial septicaemia
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef and Micronesia.
Log Purple Firefish in your reef tank
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