Common name: Green bubble goby

General information

The Dotted Pygmy Goby, Eviota punctulata, is a small and colorful species of goby that is popular among nano-reef enthusiasts. This species is known for its diminutive size and the distinctive red spots that adorn its translucent body, making it a visually appealing addition to any small marine aquarium.

Care

Due to their small size, Dotted Pygmy Gobies require a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and hunting microfauna. They are peaceful fish that do well in small groups or pairs. Care should be taken to ensure that tank mates are not aggressive or large enough to predate on these tiny gobies. They thrive on a diet of small live foods such as copepods and are known to help control the populations of these microorganisms in the aquarium.

Reproduction

Dotted Pygmy Gobies are known to spawn readily in the home aquarium if conditions are right. They lay small clutches of eggs which are often attached to the substrate or on the underside of live rock. The male guards the eggs until they hatch, which typically occurs within a few days to a week.

Habitat

In the wild, Eviota punctulata is found in the Western Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines. They inhabit shallow reefs and lagoons, often hiding among coral rubble and branching corals. They are typically found at depths ranging from just below the surface to about 40 meters.