Citron Goby (Gobiodon citrinus)

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Citron Goby

Lemon Goby.jpg
Clown Goby

Gobiodon citrinus

57 Litres (15 US G.)

3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Gobiidae

This animal is available captive bred





Additional names

Clown Goby, Poison Goby


Origin

Indo Pacific: found throut southern Japan, and Australia to the Red Sea.


Sexing

It is very difficult to visually sex Citron Gobies.


Tank compatibility

A generally peaceful fish, although may be territorial towards others of its own kind. This fish is reef-safe but may nibble at the base and polyps of Acropora corals.


Diet

A Carnivore, Eating such as brine shrimp, Mysis shrimp, and Blood Worms


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day depending on algae content of the tank.


Environment specifics

Reef-safe and should not bother corals. Provide this fish with a mature tank with plenty of hiding places.


Behaviour

A generally peaceful Goby that will spend its time in and around the live rock and will perch on ledges to survey its surroundings.


Identification

Variable in colour from grey to brown-orange and head grey-blue. Iris is yellow and a yellow line runs from below eye to above axil. Several similar species and this one is best distinguished by the black spot on the caudal fin base.


Notes

This species has a bitter-tasting mucous coating; this causes predators to spit it out, and avoid it in the future.

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