Sleeper Banded Goby
Amblygobius phalaena
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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
6 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Sleeper Banded Goby is a fascinating saltwater fish known for its unique color pattern and peaceful nature. It has a long, slender body with alternating, broad, dark and light bands. It is a great addition to any marine aquarium due to its scavenger nature, which helps to keep the substrate clean.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
The Sleeper Banded Goby prefers a tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and a sandy substrate for burrowing. It requires good water quality and well-oxygenated water.
Behavior
The Sleeper Banded Goby is a peaceful fish that spends most of its time at the bottom of the tank, sifting through the sand in search of food. It is known to be a jumper, so a well-sealed lid is necessary.
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Owner Reviews
Zachary
@SnazzyUrchin792
Great for keeping the sandbed clean, also eats hair algae. You’ll never be able to put any coral on the sand, though. I’ve found it to be a docile fish that can defend itself from attack and is difficult to startle. I would not consider it a high jump risk.
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Price History
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 42.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 6, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 36.00 | Live Aquaria | May 31, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 42.00 | Live Aquaria | May 28, 2025 | View |
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$ 35.00 | Live Aquaria | May 15, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 42.00 | Live Aquaria | May 15, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby (Amblygobius Phalaena)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | May 10, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby (Amblygobius Phalaena)
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$ 47.00 | Reef Beauties | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 34.00 | Live Aquaria | May 5, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 50.00 | Live Aquaria | May 2, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 34.00 | Live Aquaria | May 1, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 42.00 | Live Aquaria | May 1, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 50.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 26, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 42.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 25, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 50.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 24, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 42.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 22, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 40.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 20, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby (Amblygobius Phalaena)
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$ 47.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 17, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 50.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 17, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 42.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 3, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby (Amblygobius Phalaena)
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$ 47.00 | Reef Beauties | Mar 29, 2025 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
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$ 50.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 29, 2025 | View |
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Banded Sleeper Goby - Fiji
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$ 34.00 | World Wide Coral | Mar 6, 2025 | View |
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Banded Sleeper Goby - Fiji
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$ 34.00 | World Wide Coral | Nov 30, 2024 | View |
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Sleeper Banded Goby
Amblygobius phalaena
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