Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Goby Firefish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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An exquisite fish with a white front fading to bright red and purple at the tail, the Firefish is a peaceful jumper that hovers above the rocks and is easily spooked.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Goby Firefish healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Goby Firefish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Goby Firefish is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Goby Firefish is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Goby Firefish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Goby Firefish in a similar setup.
Leopard Wrasse
Macropharyngodon spp.
Goby Randall’s
Amblyeleotris randalli
Goby Watchman Yellow
Cryptocentrus cinctus
Tailspot Blenny
Ecsenius stigmatura
Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Midas Blenny
Ecsenius midas
Flasher Wrasse
Paracheilinus spp.
Neon Dottyback
Pseudochromis aldabraensis