Yellow Clown Goby
Yellow Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae)
The Yellow Clown Goby is a bright, cheerful nano fish with a vivid canary-yellow body and a calm, endearing personality. Its small size and perching behavior make it a perfect choice for nano reefs and peaceful community tanks. Often found resting on coral branches or rock ledges, this goby adds a pop of color and charm to any aquarium.
Native to the Indo-Pacific, this species is reef safe and easy to care for, adapting well to captive life when provided with stable water conditions and a varied diet.
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Scientific Name: Gobiodon okinawae
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Reef Safe: Yes (may occasionally nip SPS polyps if underfed)
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Diet: Carnivore — eats frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and small pellets
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Care Level: Easy
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Max Size: ~1.5 inches
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Tank Size: 10+ gallons
Note: Best kept with peaceful tankmates. Provide plenty of perching spots and rockwork. Ideal for nano tanks and small reef setups.
