From yashas to yellow watchmen: the shrimp gobies include some of the best-looking and iconic reef species in the saltwater aquarium hobby. In the wild, these fish maintain symbiotic relationships with pistol shrimp of the family Alphidae. But what about in your aquarium? Should you keep your shrimp goby with one of these snapping shrimp, … Read more
Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest goby of them all? We don’t pick favorites, but we think you’ll agree the yasha goby is pretty high up there. And its looks aren’t even the best part — the fascinating shrimp symbiosis is. Find out everything you need to know about yasha gobies and how … Read more
Thinking of setting up a nano aquarium and looking for a lively fish to keep in it? Or maybe your larger (reef) tank is in need of a pop of color? The cheerful canary yellow Gobiodon okinawae, better known as the yellow clown goby, may be just the thing. Below, find everything you need to … Read more
Is the bottom part of your aquarium lacking a bit of life? We’ve just got the fish for you! The diamond goby is a filter-feeding bottom dweller, champion burrower and the ideal janitor to help keep your sand bed sparkly and clean. Keep reading for everything you need to know about diamond goby care and … Read more
Have a large and established marine aquarium on your hands? If you’re looking for an unusual addition, the striking twin-spot goby may be just the fish for you. This sand-sifting goby is a picky eater, but it sure is a fascinating species. Find out everything you need to know about twin-spot goby care and how … Read more
If you spotted the photo at the top of this post and thought “holy carp, why doesn’t everyone keep this gorgeous fish?!”, you’re not the first aquarist to wonder. The flaming prawn goby is a rather divisive species in the reef hobby: it’s one of the most beautiful gobies out there, but also one of … Read more
The bright yellow watchman goby, also known as the yellow prawn goby, is a fascinating saltwater aquarium fish. It’s suitable for beginning marine aquarists, does well in smaller aquariums and its bright coloration makes it a cheerful addition to your tank. Keep reading for everything you need to know about yellow watchman goby care and … Read more
Looking for a colorful addition to your reef aquarium? Sometimes, good things really do come in small packages! The Caribbean sharknose goby (Elacatinus evelynae) may be tiny, but it more than makes up for that in color and personality. Keep reading for everything you need to know about keeping the sharknose goby in your marine … Read more
If you’ve been an aquarium enthusiast for a while, you’ve probably kept some type of goby at one point or another. There are endless goby species out there, many of which are suitable for aquarium life—too many to be able to cover here. That’s why we’re discussing 7 of our favorite gobies today, just to … Read more
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