Scientific Name: Elacatinus sp.
Other Common Names: Yellow Prow Goby, Yellowstripe Cleaning Goby.
Identification: The head and lower body of this Goby are yellow. The dorsal fin is black with a horizontal gold stripe.
Distribution: Atlantic Ocean.
Maximum Size: To 3".
Reef Tank Safe: Yes.
Diet & Feeding: This Goby is a carnivore and readily takes prepared foods such as mysid shrimp and brine shrimp, which should be enriched with vitamins. This fish should be fed on a regular basis.
Characteristics & Compatibility: It is rarely aggressive towards other fish, but is territorial, and will fight with its own kind unless they are a mated pair. It is a hardy cleaner species that will service tank mates, cleaning them of parasites. It is common for this Goby to spawn in an aquarium, laying its eggs in a crevice or empty shell.
