Common name: Common fusegoby
General information
The Yellow Clown Goby, Fusigobius neophytus, is a small, peaceful fish that is a favorite among reef aquarium enthusiasts. Its vibrant yellow coloration and personable nature make it a delightful addition to any tank. This species is known for its curious behavior, often perching on coral branches to survey its surroundings.
Details
- Recommended minimum tank volume
- 75 liter (20 gallons)
- Salinity
- S.G. 1.020 to 1.025
- Temperature
- 22 to 26 °C (72 to 79 °F)
- Acidity
- pH 8.1 to 8.4
- Average size
- 9 cm (3½″)
- Care level
- Moderate to easy Prefers sandy substrates
- Diet
- Omnivore Enjoys varied diet, mysis shrimp
- Social
- Pair Pairs are often monogamous
- Reefsafe
- Yes
- Aggression
- Peaceful
- Captive bred
- No
Taxonomy
- KingdomAnimalsAnimalia
- PhylumChordatesChordata
- ClassRay-finned FishesActinopterygii
- OrderPerciformesPerciformes
- FamilyGobyGobiidae
- GenusWhipfin GobiesFusigobius
- SpeciesCommon fusegobyFusigobius neophytus (Günther, 1877)
- SynonymsCoryphopterus neophytus (Günther, 1877)Eviota woolacottae Whitley, 1958Fusigobius africanus Smith, 1959Fusigobius neophytus africanis Smith, 1959Fusigobius neophytus africanus Smith, 1959Gobius neophytus Günther, 1877Thalassogobius corallinus Herre, 1953
Care
Yellow Clown Gobies are hardy and can adapt to a variety of tank conditions, making them suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists. They require an aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing on microfauna. These gobies are not aggressive eaters, so care should be taken to ensure they receive adequate food, such as small meaty foods and marine flake food.
Reproduction
In the aquarium, Yellow Clown Gobies may spawn if they are kept in a peaceful environment with a suitable mate. They lay their eggs on the underside of coral ledges or in crevices, where the male will guard and tend to them until they hatch.
Habitat
Fusigobius neophytus is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea to Samoa, and north to the Ryukyu Islands. They typically inhabit coral-rich areas of lagoons and outer reefs, usually at depths of 1 to 30 meters.