Firecracker Goby

The Firecracker Goby is a dazzling micro-species that packs an incredible amount of color into a body barely reaching one inch in length. Its translucent body is suffused with vivid orange-red coloration, often with scattered iridescent spots that sparkle under aquarium lighting. Despite its diminutive size, this tiny goby has bold coloring that draws the eye and adds a vibrant accent to nano reef aquariums.

Belonging to the genus Trimma, one of the most species-rich genera of coral reef fishes, the Firecracker Goby is a perching species that spends its time hovering near or resting on rocky surfaces, coral branches, and rubble. In the wild, it inhabits sheltered reef slopes and lagoons, often found in small aggregations near overhangs and crevices. Its preference for sheltered microhabitats makes it ideal for densely aquascaped nano tanks.

This species is well suited for dedicated nano reef aquariums as small as 5 gallons. Its tiny size means it poses no threat to any corals or invertebrates and produces an insignificant bioload. However, its small mouth requires appropriately sized food particles, and it can be outcompeted by larger, more aggressive feeders. Best kept in species-specific nano setups or with other very small, peaceful fish such as other pygmy gobies or small shrimp.