Robust Ribbongoby
NameRobust Ribbongoby
Scientific NamePtereleotris microlepis
Common NamesPale Dartfish, Blue Goby, Blue Dartfish, Robust Ribbongoby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Samoa, Ryukyu Islands, New Caledonia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Peaceful Gobies, Blennies, Chromis, Cardinalfish, Smaller Tangs, Fairy Wrasses
Description
The Robust Ribbongoby, also known as the Pale Dartfish, is a slender, elongated marine fish characterized by its pale, often bluish-white body and large eyes. It typically hovers in the water column above a burrow, into which it retreats quickly when threatened. These peaceful planktivores are a beautiful and shy addition to a reef or fish-only aquarium.
