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Nemateleotris magnifica Red Firefish
Nemateleotris magnifica
Origin: Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 7 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; reef-safe
About
Nemateleotris magnifica (Red Firefish) is one of the most iconic and popular small marine fish, with brilliant white and red-orange body coloration and a pointed hovering dartfish behaviour. Perfect for peaceful reef tanks.
Care Guide
pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.025, temp 24–27°C. Hovering posture in mid-water is typical. Very prone to jumping — covered aquarium essential. Feed Mysis, copepods, fine pellets.
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