Gold Neon Goby Elacatinus Figaro

Gold Neon Goby Elacatinus FigaroGold Neon Goby (Elacatinus figaro) Overview: The Gold Neon Goby is a small, peaceful marine goby featuring a striking golden stripe along its body. Active and reef safe, it is popular in nano and reef aquariums for both its color and cleaning behavior, often picking parasites off tank mates. Origin: Native to the Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea, typically found on coral reefs and rubble substrates. Feeding: Omnivorous. Feeds on small

Gold Neon Goby (Elacatinus figaro)

Overview:
The Gold Neon Goby is a small, peaceful marine goby featuring a striking golden stripe along its body. Active and reef-safe, it is popular in nano and reef aquariums for both its color and cleaning behavior, often picking parasites off tank mates.

Origin:
Native to the Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea, typically found on coral reefs and rubble substrates.

Feeding:
Omnivorous. Feeds on small crustaceans, detritus, and parasites. In captivity, accepts brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality flake or pellet foods.

Tank Mates:
Peaceful and reef-safe. Compatible with small, non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid housing with large or aggressive species.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive; may defend a small territory while cleaning but poses no threat to other species.

Experience Level:
Beginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, suitable for both established and mature reef tanks.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.023–1.025
• dKH: 8–12