Orange Spot Goby
Valenciennea puellaris
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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
6 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Orange Spot Goby is a small, colorful saltwater fish known for its vibrant orange spots and distinctive behavior. It is also known as the Orange Spotted Sleeper Goby or the Orange Diamond Goby. This fish is popular among aquarists due to its peaceful nature and unique appearance.
Reef Safe
Yes, the Orange Spot Goby is considered safe for reef tanks. However, it may disturb the sand bed and potentially unseat corals or invertebrates that reside there.
Environment
The Orange Spot Goby prefers a tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and a sandy substrate for burrowing. The tank should also have a secure lid, as this species is known to jump.
Behavior
This species is known for its burrowing behavior. It uses its mouth to scoop up sand, filtering out edible matter and discarding the rest. The Orange Spot Goby is generally peaceful and can coexist with other peaceful species.
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Owner Reviews
Drew
@driz
Sifts sand all day with a pistol shrimp pal. They are known jumpers so have a lid.
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.
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Orange Spot Goby
Valenciennea puellaris
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