Diamond Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender, elongate goby with a pale sandy to white coloration and distinctive spotted or diamond-patterned markings over the head and body. The first dorsal fin is tall and may be slightly elevated, and the fish has a characteristic downward-pointing mouth adapted for sifting sand.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality small pellets, mysis shrimp, and copepods. They naturally feed on small benthic organisms and detritus sifted from the sand bed, so a healthy refugium and sand bed are essential to supplement their diet with natural microfauna.
Difficulty and care for the Diamond Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Indonesia to Vanuatu and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Diamond Goby 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 Diamond Goby alongside everything else in your reef.
