Olive green traced with fine orange lines across the face, sitting in a coral thicket like a small carved ornament. Even calmer than its yellow cousin and just as small.
Temperament
Common health issues
- Ich (white spot)
- Fin rot
- Parasites
Care at a glance
- ExerciseLow
A calm, unhurried swimmer โ peaceful surroundings suit them best.
- GroomingRoutine tank care
Weekly partial water changes keep them in top shape.
- Living spaceNano-tank friendly
Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.
- Owner experienceGreat first pet
Forgiving and easy to get started with.
- Commitment3โ5 years
Plan for a long, loving relationship.
Health to watch: Ich (white spot) ยท Fin rot ยท Parasites
๐ Care guide
The Green Clown Goby (Gobiodon histrio) is a western Pacific coral goby of about 3 to 3.5 cm. Its olive to emerald body is marked with fine orange or red lines radiating across the head, and like all Gobiodon it has no swim bladder for cruising and instead rests directly on coral branches. It is well suited to a 40 litre or larger nano reef at 24-27C, salinity 1.024-1.026, pH 8.1-8.4, with branching corals or rock to perch on and a covered top. Offer several tiny meals a day of chopped mysis, enriched brine, copepods and micro-pellets. It is peaceful and unbothered by most tankmates, though it should not share a small tank with fast, greedy feeders that will outcompete it at mealtimes. The same honest note applies as for the yellow clown goby: it may nip SPS polyps at its perch site, so keep it with soft corals or LPS if that matters to you.
Frequently asked questions
How active is a Green Clown Goby?
Low. A calm, unhurried swimmer โ peaceful surroundings suit them best.
How much maintenance does a Green Clown Goby need?
Routine tank care. Weekly partial water changes keep them in top shape.
What tank size does a Green Clown Goby need?
Nano-tank friendly. Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.
Is a Green Clown Goby a good fit for first-time owners?
Great first pet. Forgiving and easy to get started with.
How long do Green Clown Goby live?
3โ5 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.
What health issues affect the Green Clown Goby?
Keep an eye out for Ich (white spot), Fin rot, Parasites. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.
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