Citron Clown Goby (Gobiodon citrinus)
Fish in the family Gobiesocidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Citron Clown Goby is a tiny, elongated fish with a bright yellow or citrine coloration across its head, body, and fins. It has a characteristic goby body shape and is one of the smallest goby species in the aquarium trade, rarely exceeding 2.4 inches in length.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed high-quality microfauna including copepods, amphipods, and small prepared foods such as frozen mysis shrimp or quality micro pellets. A well-established reef with natural populations of small crustaceans will supplement its diet.
Difficulty and care for the Citron Clown Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Starvation if insufficient live food available, ich, bacterial infections from poor water quality
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Great Barrier Reef, Melanesia, and Micronesia, typically found in shallow coral reef environments.
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