Barsnout Goby
NameBarsnout Goby
Scientific NameAmblygobius stethophthalmus
Common NamesBarsnout Goby, Bar-snout Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Western Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Small Wrasses, Blennies, Other peaceful gobies (with caution), Most corals, Most invertebrates
Description
The Barsnout Goby is a peaceful, sand-sifting goby recognized by its distinctive black, white, and yellow horizontal stripes. It is a beneficial addition to a reef aquarium, actively sifting through the sand bed for detritus and small invertebrates. This species thrives in a mature tank with a deep sand bed.
