My new Helfrichi's

[huskerreef]

I just picked these guys up the other day and they have quickly become my favorites. Lots of color. Anybody else have any experience with these? http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78239firefish2.jpg
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78239firefish1.jpg

[SDguy]

Couldn't have picked up an algae scraper while you were there? :lol:

Really nice looking fish! Make sure you have a top/screen on your tank to keep those beauties in.

[huskerreef]

Hey now, there is only a little algae along the sand bed where the magnet doesn't get, besides after I picked these 2 up there wasn't enough $$$ left over to buy a scraper:)

[justinl]

yay purple firefish! these are one of my favourite fish in terms of colouration. Just makee sure you have a tight ftting lid with no holes they can jump throough (because they are skittish and are great carpet surfers).

who needs to buy a 15$ algae scraper? lol just use an old credit card. Im paranoid so I cut off the magnetic strip part even though I don't think it would have made any real difference.

[DamnPepShrimp]

I want to get these for my reef tank! What else is in the tank with them? I heard they are real skittish and can't take any abuse! I was going to get a small school of green chromis (5), 3 fire fish, and a royal gramma.

[SDguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9555745#post9555745 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by huskerreef
besides after I picked these 2 up there wasn't enough $$$ left over to buy a scraper:)

I hear that!

[justinl]

they certainly are quite skittish and should be kept with only fish that are very peaceful. I would add the helfrichi (or any other firefish) before any other fish. Otherwise you might not see much of them.

[ClamIAm]

I have one in a 12 gallon with a sailfin blenny, it's out most of the time but tends to stay only near the hole it likes to hide in. I'm going to be moving it to a 75 that I'm setting up so we'll see if it takes advantage of the extra room or not. It's definitely the most colorful fish I've ever had.

[huskerreef]

these guys have been around for a week now and have spent most of the time hanging out on the end of the tank in full view rarely hiding out. I have Anthias, wrasses and a couple Tangs in with them.

[I like Triggers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9556219#post9556219 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by justinl
yay purple firefish!

They are Helifrichis firefish, much more expensive and rare than a purple.

I second the tight fitted lid comment, My friend had a helfrichis in a 24g nano and it jumped out. Big time bummer. By the way, nice pair!