Can Firefish Goby and Three-Stripe Damselfish live together?

Firefish Goby and Three-Stripe Damselfish 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 Three-Stripe Damselfish

Firefish Goby

Nemateleotris magnifica

Three-Stripe Damselfish

Dascyllus aruanus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Gobies

Family

Damselfish

3″

Adult size

4″

20gal

Min tank

30gal

72–82°F

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

peaceful

Temperament

aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalFirefish Goby + Three-Stripe Damselfish: Three-stripe damsels relentlessly bully peaceful mid-water fish, firefish will stop coming out.

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