Red Firefish Goby

Red Firefish Goby

A vibrant and peaceful dartfish, the Red Firefish Goby is known for its striking red, orange, and white coloration along with its graceful hovering behavior. A great addition for reef aquariums, especially in peaceful community setups.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 2–3 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Red Firefish are calm, hovering fish that tend to stay close to rockwork or a chosen hiding spot. They are shy by nature and do best in peaceful environments where they are not outcompeted or harassed by more aggressive tankmates.

They are known jumpers, so a tight-fitting lid is essential. Providing rockwork with caves and crevices will help them feel secure and reduce stress.

Feeding & Diet

Carnivorous and easy to feed once conditioned.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis shrimp
• Enriched brine shrimp
• Small pellet foods

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen mysis and brine
• Small pellets
• Finely sized meaty foods

They respond well to consistent feeding and do best with smaller, frequent meals.

Compatibility Notes

Best suited for peaceful reef tanks and pairs well with:

• Clownfish
• Gobies
• Blennies
• Wrasses

Avoid aggressive or highly active fish that may stress or outcompete them.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.