Can Firefish Goby Live With Silver Arowana?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Firefish Goby needs 8.1–8.4, Silver Arowana needs 6.0–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Firefish Goby | Silver Arowana | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–80°F | 75–82°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 3" | 36" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 125 gal | 125 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | advanced | — |
Species Profiles
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
Firefish gobies are graceful, flame-colored marine fish that hover above the rock work like tiny, living flames. Their elongated dorsal spine and gradient from white to red-orange makes them visually striking. They are peaceful, hardy, and reef-safe, making them ideal for beginner marine aquariums. They require a tight-fitting lid as they are notorious jumpers.
Full care guide →Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
advancedaggressive125+ gal
The Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is a advanced-level freshwater fish growing to 36 inches. Aggressive temperament, minimum 125 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Firefish Goby:
For Silver Arowana:
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