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Can a Firefish Goby Live With a French Angelfish?

✗ Not recommended in most tanks

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

Why

  • Tank heavily stocked (278%) — over recommended load
  • Size capacity hard block: Tank far too small (90gal for 240.0gal min)
  • Reef safety hard block: Not reef-safe — French Angelfish will damage coral/inverts

It can work if…

  • Tank is nearing capacity — consider removing a resident before adding this one
  • Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
  • Reef safety concern — relocate or rehome before adding to a reef tank

Both species at a glance

Firefish Goby

Nemateleotris magnifica

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

Full Firefish Goby care guide →

French Angelfish

Pomacanthus paru

Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Min tank:
240 gallons
Reef safe:
unsafe
Diet:
omnivore

Full French Angelfish care guide →

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