Bumble Bee Goby (Brachygobius doriae)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small goby with distinctive bold yellow and black banding across the body. Rounded body shape with a sucker-like pelvic fin, typically staying close to the substrate and decor.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, copepods, mysis shrimp, and small crustaceans. They are bottom-feeders and prefer grazing on prey items rather than accepting flake food.
Difficulty and care for the Bumble Bee Goby
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia in coastal brackish waters and estuaries.
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