Red Firefish - Nemateleotris magnifica Cardinals It is easily recognisable by

It is easily recognisable by its striking appearance

It is generally less aggressive than many classic damselfish

coral pieces or reef structure

rockwork and secure hiding places

Red Firefish - Nemateleotris magnifica Cardinals It is easily recognisable byRed Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) The Red Firefish is a graceful, vividly coloured dartfish with a pale front half that fades into fiery orange red towards the rear, finished with a long, pennant like dorsal fin. In the wild it inhabits outer reef slopes and hovers above the substrate facing into the current while feeding on zooplankton. It is peaceful, elegant and very well suited to reef aquaria, but it can be shy when first introduced and is