Saltwater
Neon goby
Elacatinus oceanops
Gobiidae, Gobiinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 5 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 5 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
5 liters26 × 13 × 16 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNative
Lives wild in Belize, Mexico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and United States.
More about the species
About the species
Inhabits coral heads. Removes ectoparasites on skin and fins, in the mouth and in the gill chambers of greater fish like groupers and others. Monogamous. Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115. Has been reared in captivity.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Gobiosoma oceanops
In other languages
- Neonkutling
- Sinineontokko
- Northern Neon Goby
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.