Fish Coral Inverts

Black Clown Goby

Gobiodon strangulatus

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Suggested Tank

10+ gallons

Max Size

1.8 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

A tiny, stocky coral goby with a blunt rounded head, chunky body and uniformly sooty black body and fins, rarely exceeding 1.75 inches. It is a hardy, peaceful perching fish that spends its day hopping among live rock and branching coral colonies using its fused, suction-cup-like pelvic fins, though it will squabble with other clown gobies or small gobies in tight quarters. Ideal for nano and larger reef tanks with plenty of aquascape and branching corals; keep the lid tight, provide frequent small meaty feedings, and note that it may perch on and occasionally irritate the tissue of Acropora and other SPS colonies.

Reef Safe

With caution

Environment

The Black Clown Goby prefers a tank with plenty of hiding spots and live rock for grazing. They do best in a tank with a stable temperature and good water quality.

Behavior

These fish are generally peaceful, but can be territorial with members of their own species. They are known to be quite active and are often seen swimming around the tank.

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