Blue Cheek Goby
Valenciennea strigata
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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
6 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Blue Cheek Goby is a small, vibrant marine fish known for its striking blue cheeks and intricate patterns of black and white stripes. It has a slender, elongated body and a large mouth, and is a popular choice for home aquariums due to its unique appearance and peaceful demeanor.
Reef Safe
Yes, the Blue Cheek Goby is considered reef safe and is unlikely to disturb corals or other invertebrates.
Environment
The Blue Cheek Goby thrives in a well-established tank with plenty of hiding spots and a sandy substrate for burrowing. It prefers a moderate to high lighting level and a moderate water flow.
Behavior
This species is generally peaceful and tends to spend a lot of time hiding in rock crevices or burrowing in the sand. It is known for its unique "jumping" behavior, where it will suddenly dart up into the water column.
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Owner Reviews
Dalton
@Dalton
Turned my sand bed white in just a few days. Reason for 4 stars is that these guys make a MESS!
Jasia
@Jasia17750
This fish was always pretty active in my tank and it could always be seen sifting sand. Was out almost all of the time in the bottom of my tank. Cool looking fish. Just make sure it is getting enough food to the bottom so it has plenty to eat.
Christian
@Christian27484
I got this fish wanting something that wouldn’t mess with my diamond goby but could pick up some of the weight of turning the sand over because my diamond goby was only getting one side of the tank. It worked out pretty well and I’ve learned to love the little guy. They swim around and are much more active than watchman gobies. Would buy again.
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Blue Cheek Goby
Valenciennea strigata
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