Fire goby / fire dartfish
Nemateleotris magnifica
Essential gear
- Lidded marine tank
- Fine sand bed
- Refractometer / salinity meter
- Gentle flow
- Marine pellets
Lifespan
3–5years
Water temperature
24–27°C
Salinity
1.023–1.026SG
Water column
Mid-water
Hovers to feed; retreats into sand burrows when spooked
Keep in groups
Single or pair
Multiple animals need enough caves
Diet
Carnivore
Micro pellets, frozen plankton, brine shrimp
Suggested habitat
Medium reef tank with both fine sand and caves. A tight lid comes first for safety; aquascaping is second.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.