Nemateleotris magnifica
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| Firefish Goby | |
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| Firefish Goby | |
| Species | Nemateleotris magnifica |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
10-15 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Firefish Goby, Orange Firefish, Common Firefish, Dartfish, Red Fire Goby
[edit] Sexing
- No known difference between sexes.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish can be quite timid so keep with peaceful tankmates. Likes to be kept in pairs.
[edit] Diet
- A carnivore, likes brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, will also accept some marine pellets or flakes. Keep it's diet varied.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Likes lots of hiding places. Needs an SG of 1.021 - 1.022. Make sure there is a secure lid as this fish can jump.
[edit] Behaviour
- Will never venture far from the rockwork, will move in short bursts and flick it's dorsal fin up and down.
[edit] Identification
- Elongated pale body with a rounded head. Pale from the front to mid-section where it then goes into bright orange and red. Long spiked dorsal fin and a small upturned mouth.
[edit] Pictures
 Wild Fire Dartfish |
 Wild Fire Dartfish Pair |
