Difficulty: beginner
Temperament: Peaceful
Latin Name: Nemateleotris decora
Common Names: Purple or Decorated Firefish / Purple Dartfish / Flame or Elegant Firefish / Fire Goby
Adult full size: 4”
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer: No
Reef Safe: Yes
Foods: Live, Frozen & Dry Foods

This is beautiful goby-like fish which is great for beginner reef aquarists. It originates from the Indo-West Pacific region, and is easy to keep because they are fairly disease resistant. Their colorful bodies and personality makes them a popular choice for all aquaria. Caution should be taken with open-top tanks as this fish is known for its jumping abilities.