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.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Firefish Goby
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Firefish Gobyin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Ocellaris Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue-Green Chromis
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Royal Gramma
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Percula Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Maroon Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Tomato Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellowtail Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue Hippo Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Powder Blue Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Sailfin Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Watchman Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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