The Bumblebee Goby is undoubtedly one of our number one fish. These fascinating and delightful little critters get everyone’s attention in practically any aquarium.
At the point when you consider the term Bumblebee Goby, you anticipate that the fish should look huge., these charming little critters are the direct inverse and component a special and striped splendid appearance to them that is only a show-stealer.
Normally, these fish are tracked down in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand where they are generally found in waterways and streams, in which the water is harsh and has many concealing spots.
II. You would love the fish because…
Bumblebee goby, the first and probable the main possibility to their reality that stands apart is their appearance. Considering that they are called bumblebees, they get their name from their striped appearance. Some components are radiant on their bodies, while others include the staple high contrast stripe.
The alternating dark and yellow stripes make them stick out, particularly when set against a dull shaded substrate inside the tank. The power of the yellow stripes on the body changes from the sort of care they are getting and their normal natural surroundings. In any case, you will discover a few freshwater goby with light yellow stripes and a couple of others highlight dazzling yellow or orange stripes to their appearance.
The male freshwater goby fish are more energetic than the female ones and leaned toward the pastel yellow variations.
The general design of their body is slim with a little round head that copies the state of a “goby” and consequently the name. The bulbous eyes are a giveaway in this fish species. Their fins are generally clear or straightforward, with radiant dark spots all over them.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
Bumblebee gobies are peaceful and non-aggressive.
IV. Species compatibility
Their size makes Bumblebee Gobies vulnerable. They could undoubtedly be eaten by enormous fish, so don’t keep them with species that could fit in their mouths. Guppies and Mollies are a serene choice.
V. How to feed this species?
Bumblebee goby like to eat anything that is drifting near. So you can’t take care of them with food that floats on the outer layer of the water, like flakes. They like eating live food as well as frozen food.
Recommended food:
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| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Scientific Name | Brachygobius xanthozonus |
| Tank size | 10 gallons |
| Special Diet | Small meaty frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and chopped Mysis shrimp. |
| Native To | Thailand and Indonesia |
| Care Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Max water Temp | 82° F |
| Min Water Temp | 72° F |
| pH Max | 8.5 |
| pH Min | 7.2 |
| Max size | 4.2cm (1.7") |
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