Orange Spotted Goby (Amblyeleotris guttata)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, stocky goby with a tan to cream-colored body covered with numerous orange-red spots. The head and anterior body are particularly densely spotted, and the fish has a characteristic downturned mouth and rounded dorsal fin profile.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and amphipods. Offer live food occasionally if available. Feed once or twice daily, allowing the goby to forage naturally on small benthic organisms in the aquarium.
Difficulty and care for the Orange Spotted Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Philippines and Indonesia westward to the Great Barrier Reef.
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