Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius xanthozona)

Scientific Name(s): Brachygobius xanthozona, Gobius xanthozona, Hypogymnogobius xanthozona, Hypogymnogobius xanthozonus

 

Common Name(s): Bumblebee Goby, Bumblebee Fish

 

Family: Gobiidae

 

Species Type: Freshwater Gobies

 

Maximum Size: 2 inches

 

Life Span: 3 years

 

Natural Habitat: Asian rivers and estuaries.

 

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

 

Tank Region: Bottom

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other peaceful brackish fish.

 

Description: This black, orange and yellow striped fish got is named the bumblebee goby because of the vertical black and yellow striped pattern it possesses. It is a small, but active and interesting fish that should entertain any aquarium owner.

The bumblebee goby is a brackish water fish and should have some salt added to the freshwater. Because of this, it is recommended that the bumblebee goby be kept with other brackish water fish.

The bumblebee goby is very territorial, but not over aggressive. It should be provided plenty of places to stake out areas. Rocks, plants, caves and driftwood can all serve this purpose.

 

Temperature Range 74°F - 86°F

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pH Range 7.2 - 8.5

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Hardness 8° - 20°

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Breeding Information: Breeding is very difficult in a home aquarium. If they do breed, they will lay eggs in a cave. Remove fry as soon as they hatch because the parents will consume their own fry. Fry are tiny and must eat very tiny foods such as infusoria.

 

Sexing Information: No known way to determine visually.

 

Diet: Carnivorous - feed meaty frozen or live foods. Not all specimens will eat frozen foods, but many will.

 

Temperment: Territorial.

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species

 

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Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius xanthozona)