
Fish Species
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
About
The Firefish Goby is a small, vibrant marine fish known for its elongated body, striking coloration, and unique 'darting' behavior. It features a white to yellowish body that fades into a brilliant red or orange tail, with distinctive dorsal and anal fins. These peaceful gobies are popular in reef aquariums for their graceful swimming and shy, observant nature, often hovering above rockwork and darting into crevices when startled.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Nemateleotris magnifica
Origin Region
Indo-Pacific
Water Type
saltwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
7 cm | 2.8 in
Water Requirements
Marine / ReefTemperature
24–27°C
pH
8.1–8.4
Min Tank Size
80L