Helfrich's Firefish - Nemateleotris helfrichi

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Helfrich's Firefish

Scientific Name

Nemateleotris helfrichi

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

24 gallons

Mature Size

2.5 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Marshall Island

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Firefish are prone to jumping from aquariums and shipping bags. They are best kept in covered aquariums.

Other Common Names

Helfrich's Dartfish

Description

Similar to it’s orange and purple cousins, the Helfrich’s Firefish Dart Goby is considered to be one of the Holy Grail of fish keeping in the marine hobby. They are popular candidates for Nano tanks and larger peaceful community aquariums, the Firefish Dart Goby is a colorful and timid fish that prefers to live with non-boisterous tankmates. Can be kept in small groups in large aquariums and will pair off.

Diet

Live, enriched Brine Shrimp may need to be fed Feed a varied diet consisting of finely chopped meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel. It is also a good idea to occasionally supplement with some type of herbivore diet. Bright coloration of this fish can diminish if not provided a proper diet for coloration of fish. Blue Zoo Ultimate Reef Fish and Coral Diet is recommended to keep the color of this fish which can be shipped with your fish order.

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005305

Helfrich's Firefish, 1"-2", Marshal Islands

$149.99

*	Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.

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