Can Firefish Goby Live With Sparkling Gourami?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Firefish Goby needs 8.1–8.4, Sparkling Gourami needs 6.0–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Firefish Goby | Sparkling Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–80°F | 76–82°F | 76–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 6–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Micro-carnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
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 →Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
intermediatepeaceful10+ gal
The Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 1.5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 10 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Firefish Goby:
For Sparkling Gourami:
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