Genus
Common name: Neon Gobies
Scientific name: Elacatinus
Elacatinus is a genus of gobies commonly known as Neon or Cleaner Gobies. These small, brightly colored fish are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their vibrant appearance and beneficial cleaning behavior. They form symbiotic relationships with larger fish, offering a cleaning service by removing parasites and dead skin. This genus includes species like the Blue Neon Goby and the Sharknose Goby. They are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of tank mates. Their small size makes them suitable for nano reefs but they do require stable water conditions and plenty of hiding spaces.
- Common name: Shortstripe gobyScientific name: Elacatinus chancei
- Common name: sharknose gobyScientific name: Elacatinus evelynae
- Common name: Neon gobyScientific name: Elacatinus figaro
- Common name: Cleaner gobyScientific name: Elacatinus genie
- Common name: yellowline gobyScientific name: Elacatinus horsti
- Common name: Barsnout gobyScientific name: Elacatinus illecebrosus
- Common name: Neon gobyScientific name: Elacatinus oceanops
- Common name: White-striped gobyScientific name: Elacatinus prochilos
- Common name: Redhead gobyScientific name: Elacatinus puncticulatus
- Common name: Yellownose gobyScientific name: Elacatinus randalli