Zebra Dartfish and Purple Firefish

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I had a pair of zebra dartfish in my 34 gallon. The tank also has a pair of ocellaris, a Tanaka Pygmy wrasse and a shrimp goby living with a candy pistol shrimp.

The other day, one of the zebra dartfish jumped out and my cats quickly killed it. I could not believe the dartfish fit through the screen net.

I was looking into adding another Zebra dartfish. However, I saw a pair of purple firefish on sale for $35.

I was wondering if I can add these new dartfish with the remaining zebra, or will they fight.

Also, would a scissortail dartfish be a better fit, or should I try to stick with another zebra?
 
Usually those would be ok. I’m super leery about pairs in tanks though unless it’s cardinals or clowns.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 6 33.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 27.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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