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Brachygobius doriae

Dragon Goby, Bumblebee Goby
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8.5–8.5
dGH
8–20 ppm
Size
3.5 cm
Tank
40 L
Brachygobius doriae, or Bumblebee Goby, are small, highly attractive fish popular in the aquarium trade due to their striking black and yellow banding. They are known for their territorial behavior, often establishing small territories within a tank. Due to their relatively small size, they are ideal for smaller to medium-sized aquariums. Care Notes: - Known for being finicky eaters, providing a diet of live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, or small worms is recommended. - Prefer brackish water conditions, though they can adapt to freshwater if acclimated slowly. - Ideal for species-only tanks or with similarly sized non-aggressive species. Behavior and Compatibility: - Not highly sociable with other species; prefer small groups of their own kind. - Can be territorial, especially during breeding times.

Water parameters

Hardness
8–20 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8.5–8.5

Tank & size

Fish size
3.5 cm
Tank length
40 cm
Tank volume
40 L

Distribution

Brunei,Indonesia,Malaysia,Singapore.