Firefish Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica)

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Firefish Goby

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Firefish Goby

Nemateleotris magnifica

76 Litres (20 US G.)

5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

10-15 years

Family

Ptereleotridae



Additional names

Firefish Goby, Orange Firefish, Common Firefish, Dartfish, Red Fire Goby


Sexing[edit]

No known difference between sexes.


Tank compatibility[edit]

This fish can be quite timid so keep with peaceful tank mates. Likes to be kept in mated pairs, but unmated pairs may be territorial towards one another.


Diet[edit]

A carnivorous fish that prefers brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, will also accept some marine pellets or flakes. Their diet should be kept varied.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

This fish must have plenty of secure hiding places in live rock. It requires an SG of 1.021 - 1.022. It is essential to make sure there is a secure lid as this fish can jump.


Behaviour[edit]

Will never venture far from the rock work, will move in short bursts and flick it's dorsal fin up and down.


Identification[edit]

This fish has an elongated pale body with a rounded head. It is pale from the front to mid-section where it then goes into bright orange and red. It has a long spiked dorsal fin and a small upturned mouth.

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