Diamond Goby - Red Sea
Valenciennea puellaris
(1 Reviews)
Diamond Goby - Red Sea
Valenciennea puellaris
(1 Reviews)
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Diamond Goby - Red Sea Care Facts
| Care Level: | Easy |
|---|---|
| Temperament: | Peaceful |
| Diet: | Canivore |
| Origin: | Indo Pacific |
| Acclimation: | 3+ Hours |
| Reef Safe: | Yes |
| Coral Safe: | Yes |
| Invertebrate Safe: | Yes |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 30+ Gallons |
Diamond Goby
The Diamond Goby, Valenciennea puellaris, small brilliant orange diamond shapes across its pearl-descent white body. They are hardy and very peaceful and can be housed with other peaceful fish in a reef tank setting, but may become territorial towards other blennies, gobies or dartfish in smaller tanks.
Gobies tend to stay mainly towards the bottom of the tank, burrowing and sifting through the sand. However, this goby is also a known jumper, so a tightly fitting lid is suggested. Diet should include a variety of frozen or live mysis shrimp and vitamin enriched brine shrimp 1-2 times daily.
Habitat
The Diamond Goby is found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea and the western Indian Ocean. In the wild, they inhabit sandy substrates and seagrass beds, where they spend their time burrowing and sifting through the sand for food.
Reef-Safety
The Diamond Goby is entirely reef-safe and poses no threat to corals or other invertebrates. They offer a valuable service to the aquarium by constantly sifting through the sand, helping to prevent detritus buildup and improve water quality.
Size and Lifespan
Diamond Gobies can grow to be about 6 inches in length. With proper care, they can have a lifespan of up to five years in a well-maintained aquarium.
Diet
Diamond Gobies are detritivores in their natural habitat, feeding on tiny organisms and particles found in the sand. In a home aquarium, they readily accept a diet of high-quality frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and small pieces of fish or shrimp.
Aquaculture
The Diamond Goby is available in the aquarium trade, and captive-bred specimens are slowly becoming available. Captive-bred gobies are more sustainable and help reduce the impact on wild populations.
Compatibility
Diamond Gobies are generally peaceful and can coexist with various tank mates. They are known to be docile and rarely exhibit aggression towards other fish.
Tank Mates
- Cardinalfish: Peaceful and colorful, cardinalfish make suitable tank mates for the Diamond Goby.
- Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica): These small and peaceful fish share a compatible tank environment with the goby.
- Pseudochromis (e.g., dottybacks): Certain species of pseudochromis can coexist with the goby, adding color and personality to the tank.
- Blennies: Some species of blennies are suitable tank mates that add character and charm to the aquarium.
- Jawfish (Opistognathus spp.): Peaceful jawfish species can be compatible tank mates for the Diamond Goby.
Cute. Perfect size
Reviewed by: Debbie Yasenka on Nov. 27, 2024
Arrived in good sape likes his neww home.
Reviewed by: Joseph Howell on Nov. 3, 2024
Great sand cleaners...entertaining!
Reviewed by: Bridget Meyers on Oct. 28, 2024
Reviewed by: Ryan Heider on Oct. 20, 2024
Big healthy and beautiful
Reviewed by: Rick Leduc on Oct. 1, 2024
Perfect!
Reviewed by: Clifton Davis on Sept. 29, 2024
Reviewed by: Rick Leduc on Sept. 11, 2024
Doing well very shy
Reviewed by: Cameron Popkes on Sept. 9, 2024
Reviewed by: Steven Hall on Sept. 5, 2024
Reviewed by: Brian Halsey on Aug. 21, 2024
Paired with my other Diamond ... they run the tank in pair ... little excavators ... doing well ..
Reviewed by: Scott Holmes on Aug. 14, 2024
Reviewed by: Paige Hutchinson on Aug. 11, 2024
Great Sand sifter
Reviewed by: Jim Hauck on July 8, 2024
Nice fish, good temperament.
Reviewed by: Shaun Huddleston on July 3, 2024
Very good size.
Reviewed by: Richard Kenney on July 2, 2024
Reviewed by: Nicole Warner on July 1, 2024
Healthy and eating
Reviewed by: Jarrett Rudnick on June 24, 2024
Reviewed by: Robert Pilny on April 9, 2024
Chewing up the sand, as we want! !
Reviewed by: Charles Caine on March 4, 2024
So far so good, messing up the sand bed as advertised
Reviewed by: Mike Perdue on Dec. 20, 2023
Healthy beautiful fish.
Reviewed by: Derek Meadows on Dec. 10, 2023
Reviewed by: Maurice Adger on Dec. 5, 2023
Healthy, energetic fish.
Reviewed by: Lida Mcallister on Oct. 31, 2023
Reviewed by: Jacob Hill on Sept. 20, 2023
Reviewed by: Jason Ebert on Sept. 19, 2023
Went to work right away
Reviewed by: Alvin Barbes on Sept. 13, 2023
Love this guy
Reviewed by: Paul Pelezo on July 31, 2023
Reviewed by: Matthew Schwind on June 27, 2023
It is so unbelievable that they can send fish in the mail arrived in timely manner and doing great would recommend this fish
Reviewed by: Barbara on Feb. 6, 2017
