Unicolor goby

Gobiodon unicolor

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Gobiodon unicolor grows up to 5 cm. Its body is stocky, brown-red to brown-green, without distinct patterns. It has a small mouth and prominent eyes. Like other Gobiodon, it lives in symbiosis with branching corals, hiding among branches. It is territorial towards conspecifics but tolerates other fish. Its dorsal fin is single and continuous. It can slightly change color to adapt to its environment.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature24–28
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12
KH7–12
NO₃≤ 20
PO₄≤ 0.1

Care

Difficulty2/5
Dietcarnivore
Min. tank60 L
Min. group1
Adult size5 cm
Lifespan3 ans
TemperamentPeaceful

Care notes

This goby requires a reef aquarium with Acropora corals. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4. Minimum volume 60 liters for a pair. Diet: small crustaceans, mysis, artemia. Sensitive to nitrates and phosphates. Efficient filtration is needed. Can be kept alone or in pairs. Avoid large or aggressive fish. Good oxygenation is important.