General information - With its beautiful purple and red coloration the

Purple Firefish is a beautiful addition to any peaceful reef aquarium.

This species is very similar to the standard fire fish goby, differing

primarily in coloration. In the wild Purple Firefish found in open bottoms

at the base of corals, over sandy areas and coral rubble patches. It is a

peaceful fish but may become territorial and fight with other members of

its family like the magnifica Firefish. As mentioned above, Purple

Firefish has magnificent colors, it has light pink to white body and dark

purple rear end, purple and red on the fins no wonder that it is a very

sought after marine fish. 

Photo by: Reuven moskovich

Decorated Dartfish, Decorated Firefish, decora goby 

Scientific Name - Nemateleotris decora 

Family - Gobiidae 

Origin - Indo-Pacific Ocean 

Size - Up to 3 inches 

First discovered - Unknown 

Nutrition - Carnivore, in the wild the Purple Firefish feeds on zooplankton, especially copepods and

crustacean larva. In aquarium it will accept most meaty foods such as krill, mysis, brine shrimp and

other small frozen foods. High quality flake food can complete its diet.  

Behavior - Peaceful 

Maintenance and care – The Purple Firefish should be kept in at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to

hide and swim. It is best kept either singly or as a pair. Keep a lid on your fish tank because the Purple

Firefish will try to jump out. This fish displays no aggression toward other fish, corals, or invertebrates so it

is great addition to reef tanks.

Water Parameters – Temperature: 74F-83F (23C-28C), pH: 8.1- 8.4, Specific Gravity: 1.021 -1.025  

Breeding – Not yet breed in captivity

Photo by: Reuven moskovich