Taranetz's Goby
NameTaranetz's Goby
Scientific NameGymnogobius taranetzi
Common NamesTaranetz's Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginEast Asia, Russian Far East, Korea, Japan
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeFreshwater, Brackish
Temperature Range (°F)55-70
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesSmall temperate minnows, Darters, Other peaceful, cool-water bottom dwellers (with caution), White Cloud Mountain Minnows
Description
Taranetz's Goby is a small, bottom-dwelling fish native to the freshwater and brackish waters of East Asia. It features a mottled brown and yellow body with distinctive dorsal fins, and prefers cooler, well-oxygenated environments. This carnivorous species thrives on a diet of small invertebrates and can be territorial towards its own kind.
