Nemateleotris magnifica

Alternative names

 * Firefish Goby,, , ,

Sexing

 * No known difference between sexes.

Tank compatibility

 * 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

 * 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

 * Feed once or twice a day

Environment Specifics

 * 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

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

Identification

 * 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.