Can Firefish Goby and Sixline Wrasse live together?

Firefish Goby and Sixline Wrasse are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Firefish Goby vs Sixline Wrasse

Firefish Goby

Nemateleotris magnifica

Sixline Wrasse

Pseudocheilinus hexataenia

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Gobies

Family

Wrasses

3″

Adult size

3″

20gal

Min tank

30gal

72–82°F

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalFirefish Goby + Sixline Wrasse: Sixline chases firefish out of their hiding spots; firefish stop eating and disappear.

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