Neon Blue Goby (Elactinus oceanops)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Brilliant electric blue body with bioluminescent spots along the head and gill covers, and a small pale bar near the mouth. Males display more intense coloration than females.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen or live foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and amphipods 1–2 times daily. This planktivore requires frequent small meals and does best in mature tanks with established populations of natural prey.
Difficulty and care for the Neon Blue Goby
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
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