Purple,and Helfrichi fire fish in 60 cube?

[Amaya Reef]

Anyone have success with these two fish in a 60 cube?

 

[MikeandNicole]

I think it will be a gamble based on the sex of the fish.

 

[aandfsoccr04]

Per this thread, I have decided to pass on adding more than one or two firefish in my 220g and I don't think I'm going to risk an 80 dollar fish.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2357326&highlight=firefish

 

[Fish Biscuit]

I think it's a gamble too that you will end up with a male & a female. I'm still on the fence myself about a helfrichi pair from DD as I've seen some people buy a pair & then months down the road they turn on each other.

 

[Marshall O]

The OP is referring to one of each species, a Helfrichi and a Purple. I do think this can work. Either add them at the same time, or the Helfrichi first.

 

[leveldrummer]

Ive kept red and purple togeher in very small tanks (29 gallon) for years without issues, I dont see you having issue with a purple and helfrici in a 60.

 

[Fish Biscuit]

I thought firefish had a strong dislike for other firefish unless they are male/female regardless of species.

If you decide to try it, let us know how it works out at introduction & several months down the road. I would have a separate tank ready if aggression starts.

I would check with Steve (snorvich) before you do this, he is a wealth of information on here.

 

[Marshall O]

There are other threads on here with the same info; single specimens of different species doesn't seem to be a problem. Multiples of the same will almost always lead to one over time (could take 6 months to a year).

 

[RayL]

I have a 150Gallon, bought 4 red and 1 Helfrichi over a year ago, it didn't take long for their to be just one red, but now him and the Helfrichi are best friends, they spend the entire day side by side

I think you should give it a try, I have heard many successful stories of different species of firefish getting along.