Glass Goby (Priolepis nocturna)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Priolepis nocturna is a tiny, translucent to pale-bodied goby with a nearly glass-like appearance and minimal pigmentation. It has a slender body, small mouth, and distinctive behavioral habit of hovering near the substrate or in cave crevices, active primarily at night.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen planktonic foods such as copepods, rotifers, and finely-sized frozen mysis shrimp. This deep-reef species requires frequent small meals of appropriately-sized prey items.
Difficulty and care for the Glass Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Micronesia, typically found in deep coral reef environments at 40-300+ feet depth.
Log Glass Goby in your reef tank
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