Doria's Bumblebee Goby tank mates
Brachygobius doriae
6 rated pairings from the Doria's Bumblebee Goby care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Doria's Bumblebee Goby needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Shares similar hard or slightly brackish water requirements and does not compete for food
Horned Nerite Snail
Clithon corona
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Excellent algae cleaner compatible with hard brackish water; poses no threat to gobies
Use caution
4 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Adult shrimp are generally ignored but juveniles may be eaten; use with caution
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Can tolerate similar water conditions but may outcompete gobies for food and occupy the same lower zones
Peacock Gudgeon
Tateurndina ocellicauda
15 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Requires softer water than Doria's Bumblebee Goby; water parameter mismatch makes cohabitation difficult
Figure Eight Puffer
Dichotomyctere ocellatus
20 gal min · 3" adult · Aggressive
Shares brackish preference but is aggressive and will nip or consume gobies; not recommended
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