Cayman Greenbanded Goby
NameCayman Greenbanded Goby
Scientific NameElacatinus evelynae
Common NamesGreenbanded Goby, Sharknose Goby, Caribbean Cleaner Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Cayman Islands, Florida, Bahamas
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)2
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Pajama Cardinalfish, Other peaceful gobies, Blennies, Dwarf Angelfish, Most peaceful reef-safe invertebrates
Description
The Cayman Greenbanded Goby is a small, vibrant cleaner goby native to the Caribbean, recognized by its distinctive red stripe bordered by iridescent blue or green bands. These peaceful fish are known for setting up cleaning stations, removing parasites and dead tissue from larger fish. They are an excellent addition to a reef aquarium due to their small size and beneficial cleaning behavior.
