Brachygobius xanthozonus

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Bumblebee Goby

Brachygobius xanthozonus

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A tiny yellow-and-black goby associated with lowland and estuarine habitats. Aquarium specimens are often maintained in mildly brackish water and feed best on small meaty foods.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Brachygobius xanthozonus

Origin Region

Southeast Asia

Water Type

brackish

Diet

Carnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

4 cm | 1.6 in

Water Requirements
Brackish

Temperature

22–28°C

pH

7.5–8.5

GH Hardness

10–20dGH

KH Alkalinity

10–18dKH

Min Tank Size

40L