Firefish

[niter]

In learning more and developing the stocking plan I'm curious about firefish. Specifically, how well do the do in a large tank, how well do they do solo (vs in pairs), and how well do they do around a blenny, anthias, a six line wrasse, and eventually a tang?

 

[snorvich]

Firefish will do fine solo or in M+F pairs. Large tanks are no problems. Six line wrasses may be a problem.

 

[niter]

Thanks. May be a problem in what respect? Would it be better for the firefish to be added before the wrasse?

 

[ehren78]

I have a Purple Firefish, Flasher Wrasse, Mandarin Dragonette, Green chromis, Orange Shoulder tang. All living peacefully for the last 3 years i see no problems. Yes before the Wrasse helps

 

[snorvich]

I have a Purple Firefish, Flasher Wrasse, Mandarin Dragonette, Green chromis, Orange Shoulder tang. All living peacefully for the last 3 years i see no problems. Yes before the Wrasse helps

Where is the sixline wrasse he asked about?

 

[niter]

So the LFS had a purple firefish in so I picked it up. I have to say my only regret thus far is that they did not have a pair. He is out in the front of the tank, eating, being friendly and adorable. I really needed something in that area of the tank and he seems to be getting on well.

Oh, and my tank is covered AND double meshed in the back.