Firefish Nemateleotris magnifica need sand?

[Logzor]

Does Nemateleotris magnifica (fishfish) need sand. I have a bb tank and was considering this fish.

 

[SaraB]

I don't think they require sand. Mine hide in dart holes in the rockwork.

 

[snorvich]

They do not require sand.

 

[Rendos]

Just curious - what does (fishfish) mean?

 

[Logzor]

Sara and Steve, thanks for the reply, this is good to know, I want some in my BB tank!

Richard, If you read the title then you would know it was a typo, why did you even bother typing that?

 

[sneakerpimp]

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[AquaticFins]

My only worry with a barebottom tank would be if your bottom is highly reflective - they can be very easily startled.

With a highly reflective bottom, I would be concerned they would be even more likely to jump.

That's pure speculation, but I would still be concerned. I've kept them in bare-bottom blue acrylic tanks and black/gray Rubbermade tubs without issue. They also did just fine for short-term holding in plastic betta or deli cups.

They should do just fine in most bare bottom tanks.

 

[small alien]

When you say "some", what do you mean. In general, you can only have one or a m/f pair.

 

[cside]

i have 2 that are not a male/female pair. I just picked out 2 random firefish at my lfs and they are together all the time (of course there is a slight chance that they are a m/f pair). they do get startled easily and have jumped out when i am doing water changes.

 

[small alien]

Well, if you call 50% a "slight chance", then fine.

I'd say you've got a m/f pair. Lucky you!