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Saltwater Aquarium Guide Reef-keeping magazine
Species Profile

Engineer Goby

A black-and-cream striped tunneling goby that pairs well in groups and re-engineers your aquascape.

The Engineer Goby (Pholidichthys leucotaenia) is technically not a goby. Hardy, peaceful, and constantly tunneling, it can undermine rockwork in poorly-anchored aquascapes.

  • Min tank: 55 gallons
  • Diet: Carnivore
  • Reef safe: Yes (corals); No (very small inverts)
  • Difficulty: Easy