Wire Coral Goby
NameWire Coral Goby
Scientific NameBryaninops yongei
Common NamesWire Coral Goby, Yonge's Goby, Whip Coral Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Western 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 SpeciesOther peaceful gobies, Small, docile reef-safe fish, Clownfish, Pygmy Angelfish
Description
The Wire Coral Goby is a tiny, translucent saltwater fish known for its symbiotic relationship with whip corals or wire corals. It typically lives in pairs, perching on its host coral and feeding on zooplankton. This species requires a mature reef aquarium with its specific host coral.
