Lemon Coral Goby (Gobiodon citrinus)
Gobiodon citrinus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 4-6
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful
About
The Lemon Coral Goby (Gobiodon citrinus) is a vivid yellow species that lives obligately among the branches of Acropora and similar SPS corals. It secretes a bitter-tasting mucus that deters predators, providing remarkable protection in the reef environment. Pairs bond closely and can be kept together on coral colonies in a dedicated SPS reef setup.
Care Guide
Best kept in a reef aquarium of at least 80 L with established Acropora or similar branching SPS corals. Pairs are ideal; they will claim and defend a single coral colony. Feed fine frozen mysis, copepods, and nano-pellets. Peaceful with other reef inhabitants and rarely leaves its host coral.
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