Diamond Goby

Valenciennea puellaris

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

6 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

The Diamond Goby, also known as the Diamond Watchman Goby or Pretty Prawn, is a popular choice for home aquariums due to its vibrant coloration and unique behaviors. It is characterized by its elongated body with a white coloration that is adorned with bright, orange spots. It is a bottom-dwelling species that is known for its sand sifting behavior.

Reef Safe

Yes

Environment

The Diamond Goby prefers a tank with plenty of live rock and a sandy substrate that it can sift through. It requires a well-filtered tank with stable water conditions. It also appreciates plenty of hiding spots where it can retreat to when it feels threatened.

Behavior

The Diamond Goby is a peaceful species that can be kept with a variety of other fish. It is a burrowing species that spends much of its time on the bottom of the tank, sifting through the substrate in search of food. It is also known to create burrows in the sand where it can retreat to when threatened.

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Owner Reviews

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Frozen mysis and rods food

The diamond goby does a really good job at turning the sand and keeping it white. Make sure your rocks are on the bottom glass because they like to dig under rocks.

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Pellet

I love my diamond goby. He's super fun to watch....he will grab an empty hermit shell and pack it into his cave he made!

billy

Billy

@billy

8 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Frown Mysis

This fish will really keep your sand bed clean. DO NOT purchase if you don’t have sand. They will burrow under your rock work so make sure you have glued your rocks together or than can collapse. Having copepod for it to eat in the sand bed will keep a diamond goby very happy.

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: PE Mysis

A diamond is a great addition to any tank as they keep the sand pristine on top and are so cute when the eat and spit the sand.

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: PE Mysis

Very good at keeping the sand presentable, is always out other than when the lights are off. Helpful fish.

milld119

Dave

@milld119

9 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mysis shrimp, small TDO

Love watching my goby go in and out the rocks and him walking on the sand bed. Just wish there was more coloring.

Price History

Average Price:
$ 49.28
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$ 39.00 SaltwaterFish.com Jun 21, 2025 View
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$ 54.00 SaltwaterFish.com Jun 12, 2025 View
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$ 54.00 SaltwaterFish.com Jun 10, 2025 View
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$ 54.00 SaltwaterFish.com Jun 6, 2025 View
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$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 21, 2025 View
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$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 17, 2025 View
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$ 35.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 16, 2025 View
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$ 35.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 12, 2025 View
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$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 12, 2025 View
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$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 11, 2025 View
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$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 7, 2025 View
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$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 5, 2025 View
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$ 28.00 SaltwaterFish.com May 2, 2025 View
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$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 30, 2025 View
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$ 35.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 28, 2025 View
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$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 27, 2025 View
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Diamond Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp Bundle
$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 25, 2025 View
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Diamond Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp Bundle
$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 23, 2025 View
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$ 32.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 23, 2025 View
Diamond Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp Bundle
Diamond Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp Bundle
$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 22, 2025 View
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$ 30.00 Reef Beauties Apr 20, 2025 View
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$ 24.00 SaltwaterFish.com Apr 18, 2025 View
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