Ripple Coral Goby

Scientific Name: Gobiodon histrio
Family: Gobiidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean (Red Sea, Maldives, Indonesia, Pacific islands)
Care Difficulty: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful (may guard its coral)
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 40–60 liters
Maximum Size: 3–5 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Fully compatible (NOT compatible with SPS corals)

Gobiodon histrio is a goby species that lives among corals, characterized by its small size and yellow-green coloration.

Things to Consider

• Easily stressed by large and aggressive fish
• Requires delicate reef systems as it lives within corals
• Must be protected from strong filter intakes due to its very small size
• May guard its own coral and become territorial towards other fish