Bumblebee Goby

Brachygobius doriae

Bumblebee Goby is a bottom-to-middle swimmer.

Semi-AggressiveBottom to middle swimmerIntermediate – Advanced

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Quick facts

Adult size: ≤ 1.6" (≤ 4 cm)
Aquarium size: 5 US gal (20 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length
Care level: Intermediate – Advanced
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Swimming zone: Bottom to middle swimmer
Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
pH: 6.5–8.5
GH: 3–8 dGH
KH: 6–20 dKH
Diet: Carnivore
Lifespan: up to 3 years

Care requirements

Care level: Intermediate – Advanced.

Lifespan: up to 3 years.

Aquarium size and space needs

Minimum aquarium size: 5 US gal (20 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.

Water parameters

Suitable water: temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.5–8.5, GH 3–8 dGH, KH 6–20 dKH.

Temperament and compatibility

Bumblebee Goby needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.

Swimming zone and behavior

This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.

Feeding

Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.

Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.

Before adding this fish

Plan for an aquarium of 5 US gal (20 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length.
Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
Offer a varied diet that matches this species.

Natural habitat and origin

Origin: Indonesia.

Similar fish profiles

Use these profiles to compare fish with similar care level, size, temperature range, or swimming behavior.

Black Toraja Goby Mugilogobius hitam Same family Similar care level Same temperament Intermediate – Advanced ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm) 79–86°F (26–30°C) Blue Neon Goby Stiphodon atropurpureus Same family Similar care level Bottom dweller Intermediate – Advanced 1.6–2" (4–5 cm) 72–79°F (22–26°C) Blackfin Pearl Killifish Austrolebias nigripinnis Similar care level Same temperament Bottom dweller Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm) 63–73°F (17–23°C) Black Neon Tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi Similar care level Same swimming zone Similar group behavior Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 1.6" (≤ 4 cm) 68–79°F (20–26°C) Amazon Leaffish Monocirrhus polyacanthus Similar care level Same temperament Bottom dweller Intermediate – Advanced ≤ 3.9" (≤ 10 cm) 72–77°F (22–25°C) American Flagfish Jordanella floridae Similar care level Same temperament Same swimming zone Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 2.8" (≤ 7 cm) 63–86°F (17–30°C)

FAQ

How large does Bumblebee Goby get?

Bumblebee Goby reaches ≤ 1.6" (≤ 4 cm).

What aquarium size does Bumblebee Goby need?

Use an aquarium of at least 5 US gal (20 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length.

Is Bumblebee Goby peaceful?

Bumblebee Goby needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.

What temperature is suitable for Bumblebee Goby?

Keep it between 22 to 26 °C.