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Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
A slender goby with a gradient from white to bright orange-red on the tail, and a distinctive elongated dorsal fin filament. Peaceful and hardy, perfect for nano reef tanks.
Care Parameters
Adult size
7 cm
Min tank
60 L
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8.1–8.4
GH
8–12 dGH
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Middle
Difficulty
Beginner
Schooling
Pairs or solitary.
Suitable Equipment
5
Common Problems
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Filter Crash
The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.
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High Ammonia Poisoning
Elevated ammonia levels cause burns, redness and rapid breathing.
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Fin Rot
Fins look frayed, ragged or are visibly shrinking with white or red edges.
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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Low Filter Flow
The filter output weakens, reducing circulation and filtration.
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