Bumble Bee Goby (Brachygobius doriae)
? Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius spp.)
Scientific Name: Brachygobius spp.
Common Names: Bumblebee Goby, Banded Goby
Origin: Southeast Asia – Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
? Overview:
Add a splash of bold pattern and unique behavior to your aquarium with the charming Bumblebee Goby! Named for its black-and-yellow banded body, this tiny goby is known for its curious nature and bottom-dwelling habits. While small in size, it brings a big personality to nano and species tanks.
? Care Information:
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Temperament: Peaceful, but can be territorial with its own kind
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Max Size: 1.5 inches
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Diet: Carnivorous – prefers live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia
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Temperature: 72–82°F
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pH: 7.0–8.5
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Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons
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Salinity: Best kept in slightly brackish water (optional, but preferred for long-term health)
? Tank Setup Tips:
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Provide sandy substrate and plenty of hiding spots with driftwood, rocks, or caves
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Gentle filtration and low flow are ideal
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Best kept in a species tank or with other small, peaceful fish tolerant of slightly brackish conditions
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May do better in small groups (4–6) if enough territory is available
? Why Choose the Bumblebee Goby?
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Striking coloration makes them stand out
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Entertaining to watch as they hop and perch along the substrate
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Perfect for experienced aquarists looking to try brackish setups or nano tanks with flair
The Bumblebee Goby is a gorgeous and peaceful fish that doesn't get too big.
Though they are peaceful, they do tend to defend their territory and because of this, a lot of hiding places and plants and/or rocks would be preferable.
Size is about half an inch to one inch.
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Got what you paid for
I love these guys I had a tank crash 2 years ago and my pet store never got them back these guys are so cool and just post-up everywhere just like a little bumblee they move all over the place
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Bumblebee Gobies
Still shock on how fast delivery was and how healthy my gobies were. Very nice size nice bright colors none stressed as well . Same with my Mud Eel. I will be ordering again soon
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bumble bee gobies
love these lil guys..all over the place they are so cute
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Gobies
All 10 of mine arrived alive and well. Way bigger than my 2 gobies I got at a local pet store! Very nice!
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Love
They’re great. Very healthy and look amazing.
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Bumble Bee Goby
Placed an order on a Wednesday and had them the next morning, very healthy and I feed them live baby brine shrimp,
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Bumblebee gobies
A little disappointed in gobies. We’re very Very small and fragile. Unfortunately one very small one arrived dead. Was a little disappointed in their size.
