lakshwadeep Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 I have been researching for a while about the firefish (Nemateleoris magnifica) and would like any info on it & its behavior. Thanks for any advice!!! :) Link to comment
zizmans Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 I heard they do alot better in schools if that helps Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted May 2, 2003 Author Share Posted May 2, 2003 But I heard that this species is not very friendly to other members and will form a pecking order. Link to comment
Reefy Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 As juviniles they can be kept in groups but they can be kept in pairs or singles. I would recommend you start by buying one or a male and female if you could tell them apart. I'm getting one on Sunday. Link to comment
deacon hemp Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 I'll add to this thread,i've owned an orange and have a purple right now make sure if going in a nano that there is no other even semi aggresive fish because it will go into hiding making it harder to feed! My first firefish was killed by a 2.5 inch spotted watchman goby!all was fine for 2 months too!my purple has turned ##### from my clowns and there only 1 inch!!!if i could i would net him and trade for a less shy goby or summpin. Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted June 6, 2003 Author Share Posted June 6, 2003 I am cycling a 20-gal reef tank w/10 lbs. live rock & 20 lbs. live sand. I plan to have caulerpa, an acropora coral, a cleanup crew, 1 orange firefish, and a yellow coral goby (Gobiodon okinawae [not citrinus]). Will this be sufficient for the firefish?? Link to comment
deacon hemp Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 if the yellow goby u speak of is a yellow watchman he might start to attack the firefish,it happened to me but it would work for a while. Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted June 7, 2003 Author Share Posted June 7, 2003 The yellow goby is a Gobiodon okinawae. I'm not sure if "yellow watchman" is one of its common names. Also, does the firefish need alot of water motion, unlike the other animals and coral (they ned medium) Link to comment
deacon hemp Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 I don't think they care about water motion,also if you use one of those rotating power heads cover the intake!they'll dart right in the hole. Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted June 7, 2003 Author Share Posted June 7, 2003 I have a heater/powerhead w/ pvc pipe fittings to increase turbulence on the outflow. There is a screen on the intake. Link to comment
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