Panda Goby (Paragobius lacunicolus)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Panda Goby has a distinctive black and white banded pattern reminiscent of a giant panda, with a stocky, elongated body and a blunt head. It typically displays bold vertical black bars on a white or pale background, with dark markings around the eyes.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, offer a varied diet of small frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small frozen crustaceans. Feed high-quality micro pellets or flake foods designed for small gobies. Supplement with occasional live foods to encourage natural foraging behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Panda 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 waters around Indonesia and the Philippines.
Log Panda Goby in your reef tank
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