Nemateleotris magnifica (Fire gobie)

Adult size6 cm
Temperature25 - 27 °C
pH8.1 - 8.6
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)300 L

Description

NEMATELEOTRIS Magnifica fish, also known as firefighters or flame fish, is a freshwater fish from rivers and lakes from Southeast Asia. It is a small fish, generally measuring between 6 and 8 centimeters in length. It has an elongated and slender body, covered with a thin layer of shiny squames. Its color varies from light yellow to bright red, with blue stripes and lively orange spots along its back and flanks.

NEMATELEOTRIS Magnifica fish is a gregarious and perennial fish, which likes to live in groups in comfortable living conditions. It is generally peaceful and can coexist with other species of freshwater fish, provided that the latter are not too aggressive or territorial. Nemateleotris Magnifica fish is also an excellent swimmer, with fast and graceful movements in water.

NEMATELEOTRIS Magnifica fish is an omnivorous fish, which feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insect larvae and microscopic algae. In nature, it can also feed on small fish and aquatic plants. In captivity, it can be nourished with pellets for freshwater fish, frozen food for fish and living foods, such as vase worms or artemias.

NEMATELEOTRIS MAGNIFICA fish is a very popular aquarium fish, due to its bright color and its gregarious behavior. It is also easy to keep in captivity, provided you provide a comfortable habitat and offer it an adequate diet. For this, it is recommended to install an aquarium of at least 40 liters, with a water temperature between 23 and 28 degrees Celsius, a pH between 6.5 and 7.5 and a hardness of the Water between 5 and 20 DGH. It is also important to maintain clean and well -filtered water, regularly changing part of the water and regularly cleaning the walls of the aquarium.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size6 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant, to separate
  • FoodCarnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeSeawater, hot
  • Temperature25 - 27 °C
  • pH8.1 - 8.6
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)300 L

Dimorphism

Not apparent.

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