Can Firefish Goby Live With Yellow Tang?
Firefish Goby and Yellow Tang are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–80°F.
Conditions: Minimum 75 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Firefish Goby | Yellow Tang | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–80°F | 75–82°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3" | 8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 75 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Firefish Goby + Yellow Tang
To keep Firefish Goby and Yellow Tang together, you need at minimum a 75 gallon tank. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
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 →Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
The yellow tang is the most iconic reef tank fish — a solid lemon-yellow disc that constantly grazes algae across the rock work. They are active, hardy, and excellent algae controllers for reef tanks. However, they need large tanks (75+ gallons minimum), can be aggressive toward similar-shaped fish, and have become significantly more expensive following collection bans in Hawaii.
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