Golden Red Eye Goby
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Latin Name: Gobiidae
- Other Names & Variants:
Characteristics
- Colors: Black , Yellow
- Lifespan: 0 - 3.0 years
- Average Size: 4.0 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: Eggs
- Substrate Preference: Sand
- Swim Zone: Bottom
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Golden Red Eye Goby.
- Bloodworms (live)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Cyclops (frozen)
- Daphnia (live)
- Tubifex Worms
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Normal
- pH:
7.0 - 8.5
- Temperature: 73.0°F - 85.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Golden Red Eye Goby is best kept in groups of 7.
- Angel Fish
- Apistogramma - Orange Flash
- Bristlenose Pleco
- Cardinal Tetra
- Congo Tetra
- Dwarf Petricola Catfish
- Glass Catfish
- Gold Tetra
- Honey Gourami
- Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish
- Rummynose Tetra
- Vampire Shrimp