Bandfin Mangrovegoby
NameBandfin Mangrovegoby
Scientific NameStenogobius gymnopomus
Common NamesBandfin Mangrovegoby, Mangrove Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, East Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMollies, Bumblebee Goby, Knight Goby, Archerfish (in very large tanks)
Description
The Bandfin Mangrovegoby is a small, euryhaline fish found in mangrove estuaries and lower river reaches across the Indo-West Pacific. It exhibits a mottled brown body with distinctive banded fins. Generally peaceful, this species makes an interesting and unique addition to a brackish community aquarium.
