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Diamond Goby
| Latin Name | Valencienneapuellaris | ||||||
| Common Name | Diamond Goby | ||||||
| Also known as | Orangespotted Sleeper Goby | ||||||
| Fast Facts | This goby has an orange stripe through the middle of the body and orange spots above it. There are also blue spots on the head. This fish is effective at stirring the sand beds. This fish can be difficult to keep in the aquariums without live rocks and live sand. To increase your success with this fish it is important to keep it in a tank with live sand on the bottom. If you want a goby that is an excellent sand sifter, but very hardy, check out the Dragon Goby. The Diamond Goby should be fed at last twice daily and kept only with peaceful tankmates. This species is rarely aggressive towards other fishes that share its habitat. | ||||||
| Sizes | Most specimens are around 2"-4" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo-West Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feeds on crustaceans and worms that live in the sand. Provide a varied diet that includes frozen prepared foods for carnivores. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Good Reef Fish | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Gobies | ||||||
| Availability | Frequently Available |
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| Add to Cart | Diamond Goby SALE!
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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