Masked Goby (Coryphopterus personatus)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Masked Goby is a small, elongated fish with a distinctive dark mask across its eyes. Its body is tan to yellowish with fine dark markings, and it possesses the typical goby body shape with fused ventral fins.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped seafood. Supplement with quality micro pellets. Feed 1-2 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Masked Goby
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas south through the Caribbean to Brazil.
Log Masked 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 Masked Goby alongside everything else in your reef.
