Bluedot Goby
NameBluedot Goby
Scientific NameStonogobiops yasha
Common NamesYasha Goby, White-ray Shrimp Goby, Bluedot Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPistol Shrimp (Alpheus spp.), Small, peaceful gobies, Clownfish, Firefish, Royal Gramma, Small wrasses, Dwarf Angelfish
Description
The Bluedot Goby is a small, peaceful saltwater fish characterized by its reddish-brown body covered in iridescent blue spots and a strikingly elongated first dorsal fin ray. It is often found in a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, sharing a burrow. This shy species makes an excellent addition to nano or reef aquariums.
