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Neon Goby (Elacatinus oceanops)

Neon Goby

Elacatinus oceanops

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A small cleaner fish, usually captive-bred. Short-lived, around two years.

Adult size
2 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Carnivore: small frozen foods; picks parasites off other fish
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabNassarius SnailAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailSkunk Cleaner Shrimp

Think twice about

Blue Devil Damselfish — too aggressive for itDwarf Fuzzy Lionfish — too aggressive for itMaroon Clownfish — too aggressive for itPicasso Triggerfish — too aggressive for it

Easy corals it leaves alone

BlastomussaAcan LordFavia Brain CoralDuncan CoralDiscosoma MushroomRhodactis Mushroom

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.