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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
6 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
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
Cole Gutierrez
@Verdant_Dolphin_59
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.
Jessica
@Jessica495
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
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.
Christian
@Christian27484
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.
Christian
@Christian27484
Very good at keeping the sand presentable, is always out other than when the lights are off. Helpful fish.
Dave
@milld119
Love watching my goby go in and out the rocks and him walking on the sand bed. Just wish there was more coloring.
For Sale
Price History
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Diamond Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp Bundle
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$ 39.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 4, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp Bundle
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$ 59.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 3, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp Bundle
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$ 59.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 2, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 17.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 1, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 32.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 31, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp Bundle
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$ 59.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 31, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Goby (Valenciennea Puellaris)
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$ 32.00 | Reef Beauties | Mar 29, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Sand Sifting Goby
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | Mar 9, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Sand Sifting Goby
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | Mar 1, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Sand Sifting Goby
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | Feb 5, 2025 | View |
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Diamond Sand Sifting Goby
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$ 64.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 31, 2024 | View |
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Orange Spot Goby
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£ 40.00 | Vision Aquatics | Nov 28, 2024 | View |
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Diamond Sand Sifting Goby
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 24, 2024 | View |
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Diamond Sand Sifting Goby
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | Sep 1, 2024 | View |
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Diamond Sand Sifting Goby
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | Jul 10, 2024 | View |
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Diamond Sand Sifting Goby
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$ 68.00 | Candy Corals | Jul 7, 2024 | View |
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Diamond Goby
Valenciennea puellaris
