Firecracker Goby

Firecracker Goby

Description of the Firecracker Goby
The Firecracker Goby is also known as the Red-Spotted Goby and is a small peaceful fish. They make an attractive addition to any tropical marine aquarium. This species shoul dbe placed in pairs or small groups and it is vital not to place them with larger more aggressive fish.

Profile of the Firecracker Goby
This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Firecracker Goby species.

• Size: 3.5cm 

• Fish Tank conditions: PH 8.1 to 8.4. Temp 22 to 25 Degrees

• Diet / Feeding: Frozen Mysis Shrimp, Frozen Brine Shrimp

• Temperament: Active but Peaceful Fish

• Habitat: Reef Dwellers at depths of up to 50m

• Behaviour: Good Community Fish

• Range: Western Pacific Ocean

Scientific Classification of the Firecracker Goby
Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

• Species: Trimma rubromaculatus

• Popular Name: Firecracker Goby - Red-Spotted Goby

• Kingdom: Animalia

• Phylum: Chordata

• Class: Actinopterygii

• Order: Perciformes

• Family: Gobiidae

Interesting Facts and Information - How do you identify the sex of a Firecracker Goby?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes tricky being an ichthyologist!

Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Firecracker Goby slimy?
Firecracker Goby secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin. This slime provides protection against parasites and infections and helps the Firecracker Goby to move through the water faster. Some fish species also release toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish species use their slime to feed their young.

Interesting Facts and Information - Why do Firecracker Goby have gills?
Gills enable the Firecracker Goby to breathe. Gills consist of thin sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however have lungs and breathe air.

Interesting Facts and Information - Why do the Firecracker Goby have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific function:

• Dorsal fins - The dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Firecracker Goby has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.

• Ventral fins. The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The Firecracker Goby has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.

• Caudal fins. The Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Firecracker Goby has Caudal fins to propel through the water.

• Pectoral fins. The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The Firecracker Goby has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to side movement

Interesting Facts and Information about Firecracker Goby