Nemateleotris magnifica

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Firefish Goby
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 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Common
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	10-15 years

[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

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Marine Depot Live
• Live Aquaria