Purple Firefish!

[ellebelle]

The newest addition to my tank!

 

[bad coffee]

Schweet. More pics!

 

[redbora]

do they really suicide as much as everyone says?? (suicide as in jump out of the tank)

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

do they really suicide as much as everyone says?? (suicide as in jump out of the tank)

A covered tank is a must with them.

 

[ellebelle]

My tank has an entirely closed canopy, and the top is raised about 6 inches above the water line. I have a fairy wrasse as well, which is a jumper.

 

[EmilyT]

i love those they look just like the expensive Helfrichi Firefish and nothing at all like the Purple Firefish
well, it looks like a mix of the two
what are you gonna name him/her?

 

[ellebelle]

This firefish does have very nice coloration - it's actually two different photos of one firefish.

I am open to suggestions on a name! My roommate has named all of my other fish (Food the blue-green chromis, Ethel the royal gramma, Princess the (male) blue manadarin, and George the clown fairy wrasse)

 

[jhale]

name it oprah for the color purple

 

[EmilyT]

i like the name pugsly

 

[scarf_ace1981]

lissa the firefish and clown wrasse are very colorful. nice additions. i like how you are so patient adding fish. i would have added all the fish in the first week. LOL

 

[JHOV2324]

ME TOO...:lol_large

 

[ellebelle]

lissa the firefish and clown wrasse are very colorful. nice additions. i like how you are so patient adding fish. i would have added all the fish in the first week. LOL

Well, secretly I wanted to do that! I stocked really fast when I first got my tank, and then all of my fish died. So, having learned from my mistakes, I've gone much slower this time. Plus, this gives me time to assess how many fish my system can truly handle. At first I thought I would max out at 5, but watching the behavior of the fish that are in there, and checking my levels, I think I can probably take another couple as long as they aren't too large.

 

[EmilyT]

uh oh im a goner
:fish: :fish: :fish: :starfish: :starfish: :starfish::squid: :squid: :squid:
:banghead:

 

[EmilyT]

he looks like a Bertram Cates. Bert for short :biggrin:

 

[EmilyT]

charleston (m) delayla(f)

 

[House of Laughter]

Nice Ellebelle - unbelievable colors - love that fish.

BTW, it was in an open system for months - not that I recommend having it that way, more of an FYI.

Keep it covered and enjoy!

House

 

[ellebelle]

He hasn't even tried to jump. And unlike many firefish, he sits right out in front of my tank. Even tried chasing my fairy wrasse!

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i got one from froggie and it jumped within hours better safe than sorry

 

[ellebelle]

Well, my like I said, my tank is completely covered. My fairy wrasse - who has NEVER jumped - jumped TWICE the other day in his ethusiastic pursuit of pellets. Scared the crap out of me. I was very appreciative of the closed canopy!

 

[masterswimmer]

Lissa, You have truly amazing photographic skills. In all my years reefing, I've NEVER been able to capture ANY fish in a picture like those above. Kudos to you.

That fish was in my uncovered system for about 3 weeks before it went to you. Never climbed out :biggrin: or jumped out. But that's definitely not to say it won't or couldn't. I'd keep it covered, the way you have is perfect.

Enjoy him, he's a real beauty.

Russ