Blackbarred Reefgoby
NameBlackbarred Reefgoby
Scientific NameAmblygobius phalaena
Common NamesBlackbarred Reefgoby, Banded Goby, Brown-Barred Goby, Bullet Goby, White-barred Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Damselfish, Blennies, Other small gobies (with caution), Tangs, Wrasses, Dwarf Angelfish
Description
The Blackbarred Reefgoby is a peaceful, sand-sifting goby known for its distinctive dark vertical bands on a light body. It actively sifts through the sand bed, helping to keep it clean and aerated. This species is an excellent addition to a community reef tank.
