Cons: Will jump without covered tank, requires very peacful tankmates
The regular firefish goby, or red firefish is a great addition to any peaceful community aquarium or reef. They are not aggressive in almost any circumstance; however it is not wise to mix different species of firefish. For instance buying a couple of reds then buying a couple of purples. They love to swim in currents and pace the front of the tank unless a powerhead is directly pointed at them in which case they effortlessly glide through the water. They sleep in small cracks in the live rock and if startled they will dart to their refuge. They are avid jumpers as are all firefish so care should be taken to keep the top of the tank closed. They may be picked on by any slightly aggressive fish as they are very timid. The purple color around their eyes and the purple stripe down the front of their face is very evident in person if you purchase one and the contrast is really something to behold. Overall a terrific fish. I have a pair in one of my 125 reefs and personally I prefer them over the purple and helfrichi. The top dorsal fin just blows it away for me. You won't regret buying this fish if you can properly care for it as its easily one of the most attractive fish in the trade. Maybe not the most recognizable, but its definitely one of my favorites.
