Banded Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, elongated goby with banded or striped patterns in white, yellow, and brown coloration. The body is slender with a flattened head and the iconic paired pelvic fins form a disc-like structure used for anchoring in burrows.
Diet and feeding
Feeds primarily on small zooplankton and microfauna in the wild. In captivity, offer mysis shrimp, copepods, and very small prepared foods multiple times daily to meet their high metabolic needs.
Difficulty and care for the Banded Goby
Moderate - Banded Goby requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Velvet Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, including the Red Sea, East Africa, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Log Banded Goby in your reef tank
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