May 29, 2021
Fire dartfish (Nemateleotris magnifica)
Photo by Francois Libert
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Fire dartfish (Nemateleotris magnifica)
Photo by Francois Libert
Firefish appreciation post! The bottom photo is from my tank, showing my N. magnifica (Pele, left) and N. helfrichi (Taka, right) kiddos hangin’ out.
Nemateleotris magnifica: guida al pesce freccia in acquario marino
Nemateleotris magnifica: guida al pesce freccia in acquario marino Nemateleotris magnifica guide: care, feeding, tank size, behavior and why a covered aquarium is essential for this elegant firefish. Read the full article
Elegant Firefish - Nemateleotris decora
This is a popular ornamental fish commonly referred to as Elegant Firefish, Decorated Darfish, Purple Fire Goby and Fire Goby. Its scientific name is Nemateleotris decora (Perciformes - Microdesmidae). This colorful fish is monogamous and grows up to 12 cm.
The species is native to the Indo-Pacific waters, from Mauritius to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.
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Photo credit: ©Tanaka Juuyoh | Locality: Mactan Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines - 42m deep (2006)