Neon Goby

Neon Gobies are obligate carnivores that primarily feed on small crustacean parasites in the wild. In captivity, offer small frozen foods like mysis shrimp, copepods, and enriched brine shrimp once daily in small portions. Supplement with high-quality micro pellets designed for small marine fish, though they may ignore prepared foods initially.

These tiny gobies are peaceful, bottom-dwelling fish that spend most of their time darting along the substrate and rockwork. They are famous for their cleaner fish behavior, picking parasites and dead skin from larger tank mates' bodies. They are generally solitary or found in pairs and are active during the day, making them entertaining to observe.

Breeding Neon Gobies in captivity is difficult and rarely successful in home aquariums. They require specific water conditions, small caves for spawning, and careful larval rearing with live food cultures. Most captive specimens are wild-caught, making them challenging to breed without expert-level care.