Flaming Prawn Goby (Discordipinna griessingeri)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender goby with bright orange-red coloration on the head and body, contrasting with white or pale yellow bands and spots. The pectoral fins are enlarged and fan-like, used for hovering and creating air currents.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including copepods, amphipods, and small frozen preparations (mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp). Requires frequent feeding of tiny portions due to small mouth size. A refugium with established populations of copepods and amphipods supports natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Flaming Prawn Goby
Moderate - A holy grail nano fish. Very rare and expensive. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, primarily found in Indonesia and the Philippines in the Coral Triangle region.
Keeper notes
A holy grail nano fish. Very rare and expensive. Tiny but beautiful. Peaceful and reef safe.
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