Blue-Banded Goby (Valenciennea strigata)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Blue-Banded Goby has a slender, elongated body with distinctive bright blue horizontal bands running across a pale or yellowish background. It features large pectoral fins used for sifting sand and a small mouth adapted for bottom feeding.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small amphipods. Offer food 1–2 times daily in small quantities. This species may be slow to accept prepared foods and benefits from regular feeding of natural prey items.
Difficulty and care for the Blue-Banded Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, typically found in shallow reef environments and sandy areas.
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