Orangemarked Goby

General information

The Orangemarked Goby originates from the rubble zones of the Solomon Islands. They are a sand sifting species that will continually process mouthfuls of sand in their search for food. They have an elongated body with bright orange markings across the face that fade into a yellow coloration extending along the length of the body. The horizontal lines are joined together with vertical lines across the body, giving it a checkerboard appearance. The Orangemarked Gobies are generally peaceful fish that will aid in keeping your sand bed aerated and clean. It should be housed in an established aquarium with plenty of live rock and a substrate of fine to moderately sized sand. A tight-fitting canopy is necessary to prevent the Orangemarked Goby from jumping out of the aquarium. It will rarely become aggressive towards other fish, but is territorial, and will fight with its own kind unless they are a mated pair.

Cautions

Gobies are considered jumpers make sure your aquarium has a tight-fitting canopy or screen cover to prevent the Gobie from jumping out of your aquarium. Gobies have been known to jump through the smallest of holes in a canopy. 

Gobies are considered jumpers make sure your aquarium has a tight-fitting canopy or screen cover to prevent the Gobie from jumping out of your aquarium. Gobies have been known to jump through the smallest of holes in a canopy.