Diamond Watchman Goby

Basics

Scientific Name:Valenciennea puellaris

Family: Gobiidae

Origin:Fiji, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu

Quick Facts

• Care Level:Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Life-span: 3-5 years, likely longer
• Reef Compatible: Yes
• Water Conditions:72-78 F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
• Maximum Size: 6″
• Diet:Carnivore
• Minimum Tank Size:30 gallons

Overview

The Diamond Watchman Gobyhas a white body that is covered with orange spots; for this reason, it is also commonly called the Orange-Spotted Goby. They need live sand as their substrate and willcreate burrows to live in and to find food. They should be offered defrosted mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and other meaty foods placed in the sand.

Though they are usually not aggressive towards other fish, they are territorial of their burrows and will fight with others of their kind, except for their mates. In the wild they are found in monogamous pairs.