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[edit]

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


Sexing[edit]

It is very difficult to visually sex Citron Gobies.


Tank compatibility[edit]

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[edit]

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


Feeding regime[edit]

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


Environment specifics[edit]

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


Behaviour[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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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