Description
The Citrinis Clown Goby, also known as the Citron or Citrin Goby, is common within the reefs of Sri Lanka and the Coral Sea. They are usually found among soft and hard coral colonies. They are a small yellow fish with blue vertical lines around the eyes and gills, and a blue horizontal line along the dorsal fin. Their body color can vary between dark brown and pale yellow. They are a peaceful fish that makes a wonderful addition to a reef aquarium containing colonies of polyp coral and other soft corals, as they enjoy swimming and hiding amongst the polyps.
The Citrinis Clown Goby’s diet should consist of a variety of brine shrimp, frozen mysis shrimp, table shrimp, and frozen food preparations for carnivores.
| Scientific Name | Gobiodon citrinus |
|---|---|
| Care Level | Easy |
| Common Names | Lemon Coral Goby, Citrinus Clown Goby, Citrin Goby, Blue Stripe Goby, Fourbar Goby, Clown Goby, Poison Goby |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Fish Family | Gobiidae |
| Lifespan (years) | 7 |
| Max. Length (cm) | 7 |
| Min. Tank Volume (l) | 38 |
| Origin | Indo-West Pacific. Red Sea, Southern Japan, Samoa, Great Barrier Reef |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Sociability | Peaceful |
| Venomous | Yes |
| Water Conditions | 22.2-25.6C (72 -78 F), dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 |
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