Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae)
Fish in the family Gobiesocidae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, rounded goby with distinctive yellow-orange coloration marked by bright blue vertical stripes and patches. The body is stout and compact with a pointed snout and a sucker-like pelvic fin used for clinging to coral and rocks.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and finely minced frozen preparations. Also grazes on small crustaceans and occasionally picks at zoanthids and corals. Supplement with quality dried micro-pellets.
Difficulty and care for the Clown Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, primarily the Ryukyu Islands and surrounding coral reef regions of Japan and Southeast Asia.
Log Clown Goby in your reef tank
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