From different families, but similar and often mistaken for one another, here are Family Blennidae and Gobidae species photo, identificaton, characteristic, facts, information, compatibility, feeding, aquarium care, and more profile information about Blennies and Gobies.
Information, including photos, diet, characteristics and compatibility about Sand Sifting Gobies which are considered to be safe for reef tanks.
The entertaining Shrimp Gobies derive their name from their unusual behavior of sharing their burrows in the sand with various small shrimp, such as the Pistol Shrimp. These Gobies warn their shrimp room mates (which have poorer eyesight) of approaching danger in time for them both to retreat into their burrow. In return, the shrimps share their food with the Gobies. Reef Tank Safe Shrimp Gobies.
Small Gobies are some of the most colorful, entertaining fish in an aquarium. Most Small Gobies are great little reef safe fish, however some species may eat small ornamental crustaceans. Not aggressive in nature, they will consume algae, Amphipods and Copepods.
A profile of the amusing Black Barred Convict Goby (Priolepis nocturnus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the Black Clown Goby (Gobiodon strangulatus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the Brown Clown Goby (Gobiodon spp.) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the amusing Black Barred Convict Goby (Priolepis nocturnus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the Citrinis Clown Goby (Gobiodon citrinus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the colorful Court Jester Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Diamond Diagonal Bar Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris diagonalis) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Diamond Watchman Goby (Valencienna puellaris) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Engineer Goby (Pholidichthys leucotaenia) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
The Firefish Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica) is among the most popular fish in a saltwater aquarium. These colorful fish are easy to maintain and are reef safe.
The gateway to learning about Goby Fish, click on any of the saltwater Gobies listed here by common and scientific names to read profiles and learn about each species identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet and feeding, reef tank suitability, and more aquarium care information.
A profile of the Gold Line Goby (Elacatinus horsti) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the Golden Neon Goby (Elacatinus sp.) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the Green Clown Goby (Gobiodon atrangulatus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Hi Fin Red Banded Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the striking Neon Blue Goby (Elacatinus oceanops), including scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet & feeding, characteristics, compatibility, reef tank safety & Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Orange Spotted Goby (Amblyeleotris guttata) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Orange Stripe Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris randalli) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Orangemarked Goby (Amblygobius decussatus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the Panda Clown Goby (Paragobius lacunicolus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Pink Spotted Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus leptocephals) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Pinkbar Goby (Cryptocentrus aurora) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the unusual looking Red Head Goby (Elacatinus puncticulatus), including scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, maximum size, diet & feeding, characteristics, compatibility, reef tank safety & Buy Direct links.
Sand Sifting Gobies plow through the tank substrate, sifting/straining algae, detritus and uneaten food from the sand. This not only removes unwanted nitrate producing substances, it also stirs and aerates the sand (very important for Deep Sand Beds), releasing toxic gases.
Goby Fish listed by their common and scientific names to read profiles on each species, which includes information on their identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, reef tank suitability, and more about the care of these fishes in aquariums.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Sleeper Banded Goby (Amblygobius phalaena) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Sleeper Blue Dot Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Sleeper Railway Glider Goby (Valenciennea helsdingeni) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Sleeper Striped Goby (Valenciennea longipinnis) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Steinitz Goby (Amblyeleotris steinitzi) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Tiger Watchman Goby (Valencienna wardii) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Two Spot Goby (Signigobius biocellatus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Wheeler's Watchman Goby (Amblyeleotris wheeleri) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the Yellow Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
A profile of the terrific sand stirring Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) including: scientific name, other common names, identification, distribution, average size, habitat, minimum tank size suggested, reef tank suitability, characteristics & compatibility, diet & feeding and Buy Direct links.
From the Australian Museum Online Fish Facts database, grouped alphabetically by common fish family names, just scroll down to the "Blennies" and "Gobies" categories and click on any of the fishes listed in these groups shown by their common and scientific names to read profiles on them. Photos are included.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Fish Encyclopedia, basic characteristic profiles on Gobies, Blennies and Mandarinfish of the
Gobidae,
Blennidae, and
Callionymidae families.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Fish Encyclopedia Goby, Blenny & Mandarinfish Profiles page, a photo with information about the Catalina or Blue-Banded Goby,
Lythrypnus dalli.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Fish Encyclopedia Goby, Blenny & Mandarinfish Profiles page, a photo with information about the Cave Goby,
Coryphopterus glaucofrenumi.
From J. Charles Delbeek's Publications page, detailed information about the characteristics and keeping of the Hover (Genus
Amblygobius), Signal (Genus
Signigobius) and Sleeper Gobies (Genus
Valenciennea).
