Crested Oystergoby
NameCrested Oystergoby
Scientific NameIstigobius ornatus
Common NamesCrested Oystergoby, Ornate Goby, Ornate Shrimpgoby, Decorated Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Small Wrasses, Blennies, Damsels, Other peaceful reef-safe fish
Description
The Crested Oystergoby is a vibrant saltwater fish characterized by its mottled green and brown body adorned with iridescent blue spots and bars. It is a sand-sifting goby that typically inhabits sandy or rubble bottoms, often near seagrass beds, where it sifts through the substrate for small invertebrates. This species is generally peaceful and makes a good addition to a reef or fish-only community tank.
