Hana Goby (Ptereleotris hanae)
Fish in the family Microdesmidae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Hana Goby is a slender, elegant fish with a pale pinkish to lavender body coloration. It features elongated fins and a distinctive body shape typical of dart gobies, with a small mouth adapted for feeding on tiny prey.
Diet and feeding
Feed small zooplankton and microfauna, including copepods, amphipods, and quality frozen mysis shrimp. Multiple small feedings daily work best, as this species naturally feeds on tiny planktonic organisms in the water column.
Difficulty and care for the Hana Goby
Beginner
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Velvet
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding areas.
Log Hana 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 Hana Goby alongside everything else in your reef.
