Yellowstripe Goby
Mugilogobius chulae
Yellowstripe Goby is a peaceful bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 4 cm (≤ 1.6 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 7–8
- GH
- 5–15 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 22–28 °C, pH 7–8, GH 5–15 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Yellowstripe Goby is peaceful and suits calm community fish.
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
As an omnivore, Yellowstripe Goby should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Indonesia Taiwan Philippines Thailand.
Before adding this fish
- Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Yellowstripe Goby get?
Yellowstripe Goby reaches ≤ 4 cm (≤ 1.6 in).
Is Yellowstripe Goby peaceful?
Yes. Yellowstripe Goby is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
What temperature is suitable for Yellowstripe Goby?
Keep it between 22 to 28 °C.