Species Profile
Diamond Goby
A peaceful sand-sifting goby that constantly reworks the sand bed and shows off via gill filtering.
The Diamond Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) sifts sand through its gills all day, polishing the substrate. Needs deep sand and constant feeding.
- Min tank: 50 gallons with deep sand bed
- Diet: Carnivore — mysis, brine, sand microfauna
- Reef safe: Yes
- Difficulty: Moderate