Red Firefish Goby, Nemateleotris magnifica

Red Firefish Goby

Red Firefish Goby

Not the greatest picture in the world, but a decent one. Shown above is the Red Firefish Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica). This spectacular looking fish has a striking red coloration on its tail, with hints of yellow on its face and dorsal fin. They typically hover near the bottom of the aquarium and flick their dorsal fin back and forth to show  dominance. Several members of this species can be housed together and they will form a small group. Aggression may pop up from time to time, and on occasion these fish can jump from the aquarium. When frightened, the Red Firefish will dart back into a hole in the rockwork and will only return when it feels the threat has passed.

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