Marine Fish

Firefish Goby

A colourful, peaceful dartfish with a yellow head and red-orange body. Firefish Gobies are timid and need secure hiding places plus a tight-fitting lid.

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Firefish Goby at a Glance

Scientific nameNemateleotris magnifica
TypeMarine dartfish / goby
Adult sizeUp to about 8 cm
LifespanSeveral years with good care
Temperature24–27 °C
pH8.1–8.4
DietCarnivorous; small marine foods
Recommended setup20 gal / 75 L+ recommended
Marine setup requiredSmall peaceful marine fish suited to a properly established reef system
Experience levelNeeds secure cover and hiding places

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Know More About Firefish Goby

A colourful, peaceful dartfish with a yellow head and red-orange body. Firefish Gobies are timid and need secure hiding places plus a tight-fitting lid.

Firefish Goby should only be introduced to a mature, fully cycled marine aquarium. Adult size, temperament, feeding behaviour and compatibility should be considered before purchase.

If you are unsure whether this species suits your current aquarium, share your tank size, livestock and setup with Fishes Hub and ask us to confirm suitability before ordering.

Plan the aquarium around adult size, marine water chemistry, behaviour, feeding needs and compatibility.

Make a Confident Choice

A successful Firefish Goby setup starts with a mature marine aquarium, stable water quality and a realistic long-term plan for the species.

Marine Facts
Up to about 8 cmAdult size
24–27 °CTemperature
8.1–8.4pH
EasyCare level
01

Key Requirements

  • Provide rockwork, bolt-holes and a secure lid.
  • Maintain stable marine water chemistry and moderate flow.
  • Offer small varied foods such as marine preparations and appropriately sized frozen foods.
  • Allow the fish time to settle without aggressive tank mates.
02

Care & Maintenance

  • Feed small portions regularly and watch for competition at feeding time.
  • Keep the lid secure and inspect escape gaps.
  • Maintain stable filtration and routine water changes.
03

Compatibility & Placement

  • Peaceful with suitable community fish.
  • Can be territorial toward its own species unless paired appropriately.
  • Avoid boisterous or aggressive tank mates.
04

Why Choose Firefish Goby?

  • Bright red-orange colour
  • Small adult size
  • Peaceful reef temperament
05

Before You Buy

  • Fit a secure lid before purchase.
  • Prepare rock crevices for refuge.
  • Confirm the existing community is peaceful enough.

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Let’s Find the Right Firefish Goby for You.

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