Neon Gold Pygmy Goby

(Eviota atriventris)

Eviota Gobies are small, hardy, peaceful and active fish that are perfect for nano aquariums. Provide an aquarium with plenty of rockwork, caves, cracks and crevices for hiding if feeling threatenedd. Eviota Gobies should be added to aquariums with a sand bed in order to scavenge for benthic invertebrates. Ensure Eviota Gobies have a low water flow. Provide a diet rich in meaty prepared foods fed multiple times daily. If refusing to eat meaty prepared foods try small live enriched shrimp to entice a feeding response. House with other small, peaceful tank mates. Eviota Gobies do best if housed singly or in pairs but should be added at the same time. Gobies are jumpers provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid.

Neon Gold Pygmy Goby are also sometimes known as Neon Eviota Goby. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. Neon Gold Pygmy Gobys have a red to orange body with yellow horizontal stripes. Neon Gold Pygmy Goby can grow to a little over 3".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH

  • Care: CareModerateModerate
  • Behavior: BehaviorSocialSocial
  • Diet: DietFlake FoodFlake Food DietFrozen FoodFrozen Food DietLive FoodLive Food
  • Habitat: HabitatReefReef
  • Light: LightMediumMedium