Where to buy Greenband Goby
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About Greenband Goby
Small elongated goby with a translucent to yellowish body marked by bright blue-green vertical bands across the head and anterior body. Maximum length around 2 inches; distinctive narrow profile and small terminal mouth adapted for picking parasites and food items from surfaces.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Small elongated goby with a translucent to yellowish body marked by bright blue-green vertical bands across the head and anterior body. Maximum length around 2 inches; distinctive narrow profile and small terminal mouth adapted for picking parasites and food items from surfaces.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Easy - Popular goby species. Best suited for beginners.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • 20+ gallon tank (larger is better for pairs/groups) • 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, stable salinity • Well-established live rock with crevices for shelter • Strong water flow with plenty of hiding spots • Feeds on small crustaceans, copepods, and quality foods
- Notes
- Popular goby species. Hardy and reef safe. Great for nano tanks.
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas south through the Caribbean to northern South America.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feeds primarily on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and organic detritus in the wild. In captivity, offer high-quality small pellets, frozen copepods, and mysis shrimp. May also forage on microalgae and biofilm. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
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