Scientific Name:
Elacatinus oceanops.Other Common Names:
Neon Goby.Identification:
The head and body of this slender Goby are dark blue with a light blue horizontal stripe on each side starting above the eyes and running the length of the body.Distribution:
Tropical Eastern Atlantic.Maximum Size:
To 2".Reef Tank Safe:
Yes.Diet & Feeding:
The Neon 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:
This Goby is non-aggressive towards other fish and is not a threat to invertebrates in the tank. This Goby remains out in the open in an aquarium. This Goby will readily spawn in an aquarium, depositing its eggs in empty shells or crevices.This Goby is a cleaner species, picking parasites from its tank mates.
