Diamond Goby

Valenciennea puellaris

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

6 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

The Diamond Goby, also known as the Diamond Watchman Goby or Pretty Prawn, is a popular choice for home aquariums due to its vibrant coloration and unique behaviors. It is characterized by its elongated body with a white coloration that is adorned with bright, orange spots. It is a bottom-dwelling species that is known for its sand sifting behavior.

Reef Safe

Yes

Environment

The Diamond Goby prefers a tank with plenty of live rock and a sandy substrate that it can sift through. It requires a well-filtered tank with stable water conditions. It also appreciates plenty of hiding spots where it can retreat to when it feels threatened.

Behavior

The Diamond Goby is a peaceful species that can be kept with a variety of other fish. It is a burrowing species that spends much of its time on the bottom of the tank, sifting through the substrate in search of food. It is also known to create burrows in the sand where it can retreat to when threatened.

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Valenciennea puellaris

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