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Can a Daum's Reef Lobster Live With a Firefish Goby?

✗ Not recommended in most tanks

Verdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 0/100.

Why

  • Reef safety hard block: Not reef-safe — Daum's Reef Lobster will damage coral/inverts
  • Fully compatible — Firefish Goby is a good fit for this tank

It can work if…

  • Reef safety concern — relocate or rehome before adding to a reef tank

Both species at a glance

Daum's Reef Lobster

Enoplometopus daumi

Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Min tank:
20 gallons
Reef safe:
unsafe
Diet:
carnivore

Full Daum's Reef Lobster care guide →

Firefish Goby

Nemateleotris magnifica

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
20 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
carnivore

Full Firefish Goby care guide →

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