Purple Firefish Nemateleotris decora
Nemateleotris decora
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 9 cm
- Min Tank
- 75 L
- Lifespan
- 5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; reclusive.
About
Nemateleotris decora — the purple firefish or decorated dartfish — is considered the more vivid sibling of N. magnifica. Its body is pale anteriorly, fading to deep purple at the tail, with a dramatically coloured purple-and-orange dorsal fin. It shares identical care requirements with the firefish but is slightly more reclusive and may take longer to settle in a new tank. A stunning display fish for peaceful community reef tanks.
Care Guide
Light: any. Flow: gentle. TIGHT LID required. Feed: small meaty foods. Reef-safe. Same care as firefish but slightly more reclusive.
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