{"product_id":"citron-goby","title":"Citron Goby","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitron Goby (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobiodon citrinus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitron Clown Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a small marine fish with fine blue markings around its eyes and gills. Its body colour ranges from pale yellow to brown. It often spends long stretches perched on a coral branch or rock ledge, then darts out to catch food as it passes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing to around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Citron Goby is a good fit for an established nano reef with peaceful tankmates. It’s especially well suited to soft coral displays. Use caution in SPS tanks, as it can nip at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polyps or coral tissue around the base. Small frags are particularly vulnerable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick care guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Around 5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Around 40 L or larger, with established rockwork and plenty of perches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Peaceful with most fish, but can be territorial with other clown gobies in small tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Suitable for soft coral reefs. Use caution with Acropora and other SPS corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Small meaty foods such as frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp and finely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply Fish recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’d choose the Citron Goby for a peaceful nano reef or soft coral display where you can watch it perch out in the open. Give it a few sheltered spots at different heights and offer small pieces of food near its favourite perch if faster tankmates are beating it to meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Citron Goby reef safe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt generally does well with soft corals. It can nip at Acropora and other SPS corals, and a spawning pair can clear a patch of coral tissue where it lays eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I keep a Citron Goby in a nano aquarium?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. An established marine aquarium of around 40 L or larger can suit a single Citron Goby, provided it has stable water conditions and compatible tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat should I feed a Citron Goby?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer a variety of small frozen marine foods, including mysis and enriched brine shrimp. Choose pieces small enough for the goby to swallow easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I keep two clown gobies together?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can squabble over perches in smaller tanks. For a nano reef, we recommend keeping a single Citron Goby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67943263731789,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/CitronGoby.webp?v=1794391047","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/citron-goby","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}