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Broadstripe Goby (Elacatinus prochilos)

Find Broadstripe Goby across reef-livestock retailers and from fellow hobbyists on ReefDock. Compare sources, check live pricing where available, and review source-tank parameters on Reef-Trak-verified fish listings before you buy.

Broadstripe Goby
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Where to buy Broadstripe Goby

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About Broadstripe Goby

The Broadstripe Goby is a small, slender fish with a yellowish or tan body marked by distinctive broad vertical dark stripes running across the sides. It has a small, rounded head and the characteristic bottom-dwelling body shape of gobies.

Key facts

Max Size
2
Care Level
Moderate
Family
Gobiidae
Origin
Western Atlantic, particularly the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico regions.
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet Details
Feed small live or frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and small crustaceans. They are benthic foragers and benefit from frequent small feedings or continuous microfauna availability in an established reef.
Feeding Schedule
2-3 times daily
Diet
carnivore
Difficulty Level
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Reef safety
Reef Safe
Care Requirements
• Minimum 20-gallon tank, preferably with caves and crevices for shelter • Stable water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Omnivorous; feed small meaty foods and algae-based supplements daily • Peaceful with most reef inhabitants; may nip at some ornamental inverts if underfed
Appearance
The Broadstripe Goby is a small, slender fish with a yellowish or tan body marked by distinctive broad vertical dark stripes running across the sides. It has a small, rounded head and the characteristic bottom-dwelling body shape of gobies.

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