Puellaris Goby
Valenciennea puellaris
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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
6 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Puellaris Goby, 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 Puellaris Goby requires a tank with a sandy substrate to allow for burrowing. It thrives in well-maintained aquariums with stable water parameters, including a temperature range of 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.
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
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.
For Sale
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Diamond Goby
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 29, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 28, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 27, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 26, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 25, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 24, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 23, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 22, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 21, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 20, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 19, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 18, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 17, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 16, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 15, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 14, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 13, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 12, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 11, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 10, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 9, 2026 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 8, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 7, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby (Valenciennea Puellaris)
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$ 36.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 150.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby (Valenciennea Puellaris)
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$ 36.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 150.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby (Valenciennea Puellaris)
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$ 36.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 150.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby (Valenciennea Puellaris)
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$ 36.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 150.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby (Valenciennea Puellaris)
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$ 36.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 150.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby (Valenciennea Puellaris)
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$ 36.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 1, 2026 | View |
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Diamond Goby
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$ 130.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 1, 2026 | View |
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