Neon Goby (Elacatinus oceanops)
Elacatinus oceanops
Origin: Caribbean Sea, Western Atlantic
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 4 cm
- Min Tank
- 40 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Carnivore; parasites and dead tissue, frozen mysis, copepods
- Temperament
- Peaceful and reef-safe; pairs may be slightly territorial around their cleaning station
About
The Neon Goby is a beloved reef aquarium staple from the Caribbean Sea, famous for its brilliant electric-blue stripe running from snout to tail against a jet-black body. It acts as a functional cleaner fish, establishing cleaning stations on live rock and inviting larger fish to present themselves for parasite and dead tissue removal. Hardy, reef-safe, and easy to feed, it is an ideal first marine fish for beginner marine aquarists and a functional asset in any reef system.
Care Guide
Provide stable reef conditions with live rock for cleaning station establishment. Feed supplementary frozen mysis, copepods, and fine frozen foods. Will breed readily in captivity; pairs spawn in caves and the male guards the eggs. Generally compatible with all peaceful reef inhabitants.
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