Flame Pygmy Goby

The Flame Pygmy Goby (Trimma macrophthalmum) is a peaceful species that is reef-safe, admired for its brilliant red-orange body, tiny size, and vibrant personality despite its small stature. Males typically exhibit slightly brighter coloration and may show more confidence in display, while females/juveniles are smaller and more subtly colored. They reach about 1 inch in length and should be housed in aquariums of at least 5–10 gallons, though they thrive best in established nano reef setups.

Provide ample live rock for perching and hiding spots, a sandy substrate, and open swimming areas, along with stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temp ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4). A secure lid is essential, as even small gobies are prone to jumping. Diet should consist of enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, copepods, finely crushed pellets, and other suitably small frozen or live foods. With proper care, this fish makes a striking and active addition to nano and reef aquariums, admired for its bold color and endearing behavior.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.