Kabili Bumblebee Goby
NameKabili Bumblebee Goby
Scientific NameBrachygobius kabiliensis
Common NamesKabili Bumblebee Goby, Bumblebee Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)1.5
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMollies (brackish tolerant varieties), Guppies (brackish tolerant varieties), Other small brackish gobies (with caution)
Description
The Kabili Bumblebee Goby is a small, strikingly patterned fish with alternating black and yellow bands. It is a micropredator that thrives in brackish water environments, though it can adapt to hard freshwater. While generally peaceful with other species, males can be territorial towards each other.
