Firefish Goby

About this fish

Firefish Goby is a saltwater goby for the home aquarium, sold under the scientific name Nemateleotris magnifica. It’s a popular choice for reef tanks because it’s generally peaceful and active, often perching on rocks or corals and helping bring movement to the display. In a practical sense, it’s well-suited for aquarists who can provide an aquarium with secure coverage and regular feeding of small, meaty foods.

Features:

• Peaceful temperament, typically suited to most community reef tanks
• Active, with behavior that often includes perching on rocks or corals and sifting/sorting around the substrate
• May use available hiding spots and can share the area with compatible invertebrates (many gobies are comfortable near pistol shrimp burrows)
• Responds best to slow acclimation and a quiet settling-in area when it arrives
• Needs secure tank coverage because many gobies are known to jump

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Nemateleotris magnifica
• Category: Gobies & Blennies
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful for most reef/community aquariums
• Diet: Small frozen foods such as mysis and copepods; offer once or twice per day
• Tank setup guidance: Provide a quiet spot to settle in; sand-sifting behavior is associated with having a deep, mature sand bed
• Cover / lid: Keep a tight lid to help prevent jumping