Description
The Purple Firefish, also known as the Decorated Firefish or Purple Fire Goby, is a peaceful, elegant reef fish prized for its lavender-purple body, yellow face, white front half, and long, flowing dorsal fin. It spends much of its time hovering above the reef before quickly darting into its burrow when startled.
Lighting
Moderate lighting
Placement (Aquarium Zone)
Lower to middle water column
Prefers areas with:
Rock caves
Overhangs
Crevices for shelter
Moderate open swimming space
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
Salinity
1.023–1.026 SG
pH
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity
8–10 dKH
Diet
Carnivore (Planktivore)
Foods:
Mysis shrimp
Enriched brine shrimp
Copepods
Calanus
Finely chopped seafood
High-quality marine pellets
Frozen reef blends
Adult Size (up to)
9–10 cm (3.5–4 inches)
Care Level
Beginner
