


Species Profile
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
Also known as: Fire Goby, Magnificent Firefish
Gobiespeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, small marine pellets
Notes
Pale body fading to a flame-red tail, with a long whip-like first dorsal fin. Hovers in the current and darts into a rock hole when startled. Notorious jumper — a tight-fitting lid is non-negotiable.
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