Goby Black Clown (Gobiodon strangulatus)

Description

Black Clown Goby (Gobiodon sp.)
Family:Gobiidae(Gobies)
Natural Range:Indo-Pacific Region
Depth:7 to 49 ft. Size:1.5in.Jumps:YesSpace:10+ gal.
Reef Safe:CautionCare Level:ModerateTemperament:Peaceful
Diet:Copepods
Natural History:The Black Clown Goby is associated with coral reefs rich in branching corals and is commensalistic withAcroporaspecies.
Husbandry:This species is considered an excellent nano-system fish. Live rock and some live or dead branching corals will help give it refuge. The live rock will also help to provide some of the small crustaceans upon which this fish feeds. It may be aggressive with other Clown Gobies but not toward other species.