Bumblebee goby
Brachygobius doriae · Oxudercidae
Also known as Bumble bee goby
Intermediate
A tiny striped bottom-hopper for a low-end brackish nano; needs live or frozen food.
In short: A bumblebee goby needs at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 24–29 °C (75–84 °F) and pH 7.4–8.2. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 40 L (11 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–29 °C (75–84 °F)
- pH
- 7.4–8.2
- Adult size
- 4 cm (1.6 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 40 L (11 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–29 °C (75–84 °F)
- pH
- 7.4–8.2
- Hardness
- 10–25 dGH
- Lifespan
- 2–4 years
- Diet
- Carnivore — live and frozen bloodworm, brine, cyclops; rarely takes flake.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Southeast Asia
- Water type
- Brackish
- Biotope
- Tidal creeks with wood and leaf litter
- Natural conditions
- Specific gravity around 1.002–1.006; gentle flow; caves to claim.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- Knight gobyMollyOther bumblebee gobies
- Avoid
- PuffersBoisterous fast feeders
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Females are rounder; males colour up when spawning.
- Notes
- Lays eggs in caves; male guards them.
- Common ailments
- Starvation on dry foodIch after chilling
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