Emerald Coral Goby

(Paragobiodon xanthosoma)

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Paragobiodon Gobies should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work with caves, cracks, crevices and a deep sand bed should be provided for hiding and sleeping. Although not required Paragobiodon Gobies are happiest when added to aquariums with Pocillopora and Seriatopora Corals. A diet rich in meaty based foods should be provided. Gobies are shy peaceful fish and should be housed with similarly sized peaceful fish. Gobies may jump provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid.

Emerald Coral Goby are also sometimes known simply as the Emerald Goby. Rarely seen in the aquarium trade. Emerald Coral Gobies are quite lovely with a light yellow to green body color with yellow around its eyes. Emerald Coral Gobies can grow to almost 2".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 10 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

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