Purple-eye Goby
NamePurple-eye Goby
Scientific NameBryaninops natans
Common NamesPurple-eye Goby, Redeye Goby, Hover Goby, Acropora Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)1.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall Clownfish, Blennies, Small Wrasses, Dartfish, Other small, peaceful Gobies, Most Reef-safe Invertebrates
Description
The Purple-eye Goby, often known as the Redeye or Hover Goby, is a tiny, translucent saltwater fish native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its striking purple or red eyes and its habit of hovering near branching corals, where it feeds on zooplankton. These delicate gobies require a mature reef aquarium with stable conditions and a consistent food supply.
