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Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
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Stunning hovering goby. May jump — keep tank covered. Best kept singly or as a mated pair.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
3"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
WOW FACTOR
TYPICAL PRICE
~$15–25
Hovering neon fish that's nearly impossible to kill. The fire-red-to-white gradient is genuinely striking for the price.
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ESCAPE RISK
Known jumper — will leap from open tanks especially when startled. A tight-fitting lid or egg crate cover is mandatory.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–80 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–20 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCaution
Orchid DottybackCaution
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible