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Here is a complete and detailed guide to the Bumblebee Goby – a tiny, colorful, and fascinating species popular in brackish and freshwater aquariums:


🐟 Bumblebee Goby Fish – Full Care Guide


Common Names:

  • Bumblebee Goby

  • Banded Goby

  • Brachygobius


🔬 Scientific Classification:

Category Detail
Scientific Name Brachygobius xanthozona (most common)
Family Oxudercidae (Gobies)
Origin Southeast Asia – Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo
Habitat Slow-moving brackish waters (estuaries, mangroves), sometimes freshwater

📏 Appearance:

Feature Description
Size 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) – very small
Color Bright yellow and black alternating bands – like a bumblebee
Body Shape Rounded head, stocky body, fused pelvic fins form a suction disc
Eyes Large, expressive eyes – good vision and personality

🌡️ Tank Requirements:

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 10+ gallons (best in species-only tanks)
Temperature 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F)
pH Level 7.0 – 8.5
Water Type Brackish preferred (low salinity) or hard freshwater
Hardness Moderate to hard water
Salinity (if brackish) Specific gravity of 1.002–1.006

⚠️ While some can tolerate freshwater, brackish water is best for long-term health and color.


🏞️ Tank Setup:

Item Recommendation
Substrate Fine sand or smooth gravel
Décor Caves, driftwood, smooth rocks, shrimp tubes
Plants Java fern, anubias, floating plants (tolerant to brackish)
Lighting Moderate
Filtration Gentle flow with sponge or small internal filter
Lid Required – they can jump!

🤝 Temperament & Tank Mates:

Type Description
Temperament Peaceful, but territorial towards same species
Best kept in Groups of 5–6+ to reduce aggression
Tank Mates (Brackish) Mollies, knight gobies, guppies (in low salinity), sailfin mollies
Avoid Aggressive or large fish, very active species
Note Best in species-only or goby-only brackish tanks

🍽️ Feeding:

Type Examples
Live food Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, micro-worms
Frozen food Bloodworms, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae
Prepared food May refuse dry food (flakes/pellets) – train slowly
Feeding Style Small amounts, multiple times daily

Bumblebee gobies have tiny mouths – feed small, protein-rich foods. They rarely accept flakes/pellets unless trained.


🧬 Breeding:

Feature Description
Breeding type Egg layers – male guards the eggs in a cave
Spawning Trigger Increase temperature and perform partial water changes
Egg Hatch Time 5–7 days
Fry Care Feed infusoria, baby brine shrimp after hatching
Success Rate Moderate difficulty – better in brackish tanks with caves (e.g., coconut shells, PVC)

🧾 Quick Summary:

Feature Detail
Scientific Name Brachygobius xanthozona
Size 1 – 1.5 inches
Tank Size 10+ gallons
pH Level 7.0 – 8.5
Temperature 24–28°C
Water Type Brackish preferred
Lifespan 3 – 4 years
Temperament Peaceful to mildly territorial
Feeding Carnivorous – live/frozen food
Difficulty Intermediate (due to food/water type)

❤️ Care Tips:

  • 🐠 Keep in groups of 5 or more to reduce aggression

  • 🌊 Maintain low salinity for color, health, and lifespan

  • 🍤 Feed a protein-rich diet – no dry food only

  • 🌑 Provide hiding spaces to reduce stress

  • 🔁 Regular small water changes are essential

  • ❌ Avoid mixing with freshwater-only or aggressive fish


🌟 Fun Facts:

  • Their fused pelvic fins act like a suction cup to grip surfaces

  • Males get darker and more vibrant during spawning

  • Bumblebee gobies are interactive and full of personality once settled


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