Aquarium species profile

Neon Goby

Elacatinus oceanops · Western Atlantic (Caribbean, Florida)

Minimum tank10 gal

Adult size2"

Care levelEasy

TemperamentPeaceful

Temperature72–78°F

pH range8.1–8.4

Diet

Carnivore – frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets, parasites off other fish

Compatible tank mates

Almost all reef fish; serves as cleaner fish

Tank mates to avoid

Large predatory fish (eels, lionfish, large groupers)

Care notes

Cleaner fish that picks parasites off larger fish in the wild and aquarium. Hardy and peaceful. Perches on rockwork. Captive-bred preferred.

Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.

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