Jaguar Goby (Gobiopsis quinquecincta)

Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.

Quick facts

Scientific nameGobiopsis quinquecincta

FamilyGobiidae

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyReef Safe with Caution

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietcarnivore

Adult size5.5 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025

Feeding schedule2-3 times daily

Appearance

Gobiopsis quinquecincta displays a tan to yellowish body with five dark vertical bands (hence "quinquecincta"). It has a somewhat elongated goby body shape with a rounded snout and is marked with fine spotting and barring patterns throughout its flanks.

Diet and feeding

Feed small meaty foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. The Jaguar Goby is a bottom-feeding microcarnivore that benefits from regular feeding of small live or frozen prey items to support its natural foraging behavior.

Difficulty and care for the Jaguar Goby

Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef.

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