Lidwill's Dwarfgoby
NameLidwill's Dwarfgoby
Scientific NameTrimma lidwilli
Common NamesLidwill's Dwarfgoby, Lidwill's Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)1.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful nano gobies (e.g., Trimma, Eviota species), Small clownfish, Small wrasses, Pistol shrimp, Cleaner shrimp, Snails, Hermit crabs
Description
Lidwill's Dwarfgoby is a tiny, colorful marine fish known for its distinctive black and white mottled body and a prominent yellow spot on its dorsal fin. These peaceful gobies are excellent inhabitants for nano or larger reef aquariums, where they can be observed sifting through sand or perching on live rock. They are micro-predators, feeding on small invertebrates and zooplankton.
