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Firefish Goby

Nemateleotris magnifica

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Firefish Goby

Size: 1-2 inches

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Care Facts

Size :	1-2 inches
Care Level :	Easy
Temperament :	Peaceful
Reef Safe :	Yes
Diet :	Carnivore
Origin :	Indian Ocean
Acclimation Time :	3+ hours
Coral Safe :	Yes
Invertebrate Safe :	Yes
Minimum Tank Size :	30 gallons

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The Firefish Goby, Nemateleotris magnifica, also known as the Firefish or the Fire Dartfish, features a yellow head and a body that gradiates from white to red and a characteristic elongated first ray on the forward dorsal fin. It is a timid fish that is best suited for smaller reef tanks. The Firefish Goby contains a swim bladder which allows it to seem to hover in place. Like other Goby species, the Firefish Goby will often create its own burrow in the sand - sometimes these burrows are shared in a symbiotic relationship with the Pistol Shrimp. Therefore, a tank with plenty live rock, a sandy substrate, and a tightly sealed lid to prevent escapes is recommended. They will eat a carnivorous diet consisting of zooplankton and chopped meaty foods.

Reviewed by: The Family Reef on 10/22/2014

Lost one on arrival, I enjoy watching them Several time a day they venture out from the rock and feed.

Reviewed by: audree barrett on 12/26/2014

Firefish were very pretty and healthy looking. Ordered 4 but only have one left. This one is eating well.

Reviewed by: Susan on 03/11/2015

what resilient little fish! hes in my nano and is so happy. he eats well and swims in and out of the rocks. everyone enjoys watching him

Reviewed by: laura mabe on 06/10/2015

A very pretty and friendly fish. He is much more visible in my tank than I thought he'd be, swimming around with his tank mates!

Reviewed by: Lisa on 07/03/2015

I ordered 2 which was a mistake for a 37gal cube. They started fighting after an hour in the tank. Next morning 1 was missing and the other showed no signs of damage. Both fish were healthy and beautiful.

Reviewed by: Michael Murphy on 02/05/2016

Shipped fast. Acclimated for 30 mins and fish is happy. very healthy and strong. i would suggest buying the biggest one even though it costs more. Totally worth it save time and money.

Reviewed by: Daniel Luu on 02/12/2016

Bought two of these and one of the purplish Firefish, lost one of these after about 2 days. When I say lost I mean vanished, it was the biggest but I can only see about 60% of either overflow. So there maybe hope, I did find a jaw fish in first section of my sump once. All is well otherwise, whole order was healthy on arrival.

Reviewed by: JD on 04/28/2016

Purchased two of these little cuties. I already had two that I purchased from Saltwaterfish two years ago. They all swim around together happy as can be.

Reviewed by: Lori Close on 11/29/2016