Curious Wormfish (Gunnellichthys curiosus)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Curious Wormfish is a small, elongated goby with a slender, eel-like body. It displays mottled brown and tan coloration with lighter banding patterns along its body. The head is slightly flattened, and it has a characteristic small, upturned mouth adapted for picking food from the substrate and crevices.
Diet and feeding
The Curious Wormfish is a microcarnivore and benthic forager in the wild. In captivity, feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and high-quality frozen preparations designed for small reef fish. Feed multiple small portions daily to match natural foraging behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Curious Wormfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Starvation, parasitic infection, bacterial infection
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Found in deeper reef environments and caves.
Log Curious Wormfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Curious Wormfish alongside everything else in your reef.
