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About Citron Goby
The Citron Goby is a very small, slender fish with a predominantly yellow body and darker markings, particularly on the head and fins. It has a pointed snout and a somewhat elongated body typical of the Gobiosoma genus. A distinctive dark stripe or blotch runs through the eye region, contrasting with its bright citrine coloration.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Starvation (if inadequate micro-fauna available), ich, marine velvet
- Appearance
- The Citron Goby is a very small, slender fish with a predominantly yellow body and darker markings, particularly on the head and fins. It has a pointed snout and a somewhat elongated body typical of the Gobiosoma genus. A distinctive dark stripe or blotch runs through the eye region, contrasting with its bright citrine coloration.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed small, frequent meals of high-quality foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and other small crustaceans. Citron Gobies benefit from live or frozen micro-fauna and will also accept finely prepared flaked foods designed for small fish.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintains temperature range of 72–78°F • Keep salinity between 1.020–1.025 SG • Provide plenty of hiding spots among rocks and coral, as these gobies are somewhat reclusive and use shelter to feel secure • Feed small portions 2-3 times daily with copepods, mysis shrimp, and similar micro-fauna • Very hardy once established; excellent for beginner reef keepers and community tanks
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Citron Goby requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Care Level
- Easy
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, specifically the Caribbean Sea and Bahamas. Found in shallow reef environments, typically from Florida through the Caribbean islands.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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