Species description

Care, breeding and tankmates

Fish profile

Temperament

Territorial

They have a highly peaceful and calm demeanor. They can be territorial toward visually similar gobies. Overall, they are an absolute joy in a mixed reef.

Diet

Carnivore

They are dedicated carnivores needing meaty foods. Supply a varied mix of frozen zooplankton and mysis shrimp. They are voracious eaters once comfortable in their environment.

Sex ratio

Flexible

They easily pair up by changing sex as needed. Any two non-paired individuals will generally sort out a bond. This flexibility makes them very easy to keep in couples.

Feeding frequency

Twice daily

At least two small feedings a day are recommended. They metabolize their food rapidly. Regular feeding keeps their immune system robust.

Bioload

This micro-goby produces a very low bioload. They are an excellent addition to small, well-maintained reefs. They do not put any strain on filtration systems.

Flow

Strong

Moderate water flow is perfectly fine for them. They rely on the water column to deliver food to their perch. They do not thrive in high-velocity wavemaker streams.

Jump risk

Yes

Jump risk is generally considered to be low. They much prefer to retreat into the rocks if threatened. Using a tank cover is still a smart preventative measure.

Reproduction

Oviparous

They are known to breed within the protective arms of branching corals. Eggs are laid in a circular pattern on a stripped branch. Captive breeding is rare but entirely possible.

Compatibility & tankmates

Peaceful

They are a peaceful species that blends into any docile tank. They ignore almost all other fish and invertebrates. Like other Gobiodon, they might slightly nip SPS coral branches.

Tank level

All levels

They are middle to top dwellers. They hop from branch to branch to survey their territory. They rarely ever touch the bottom substrate.