{"product_id":"citrinis","title":"Citron Goby (Gobiodon Citrinus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCitron Coral Goby (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eGobiodon citrinus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eCitron Goby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"35\" class=\"\"\u003eCitron Clown Goby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"56\" class=\"\"\u003ePoison Goby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a small but mighty personality for the reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While many gobies are \"sand-shifters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\" the Citron belongs to the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"197\" class=\"\"\u003eGobiodon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e meaning it is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"223\" class=\"\"\u003eperching goby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that naturally lives within the branches of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"281\" class=\"\"\u003eAcropora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is famous for its bright yellow color and its unique \"toxic\" defense mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Citron Goby,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Citron Clown Goby,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Poison Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eGobiodon citrinus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 6 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e; though can be territorial toward other coral gobies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Carnivore – Requires small meaty foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Citron is the largest of the clown gobies and is easily distinguished from its cousins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eBody Color:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A vibrant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e solid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\" class=\"\"\u003ecanary yellow to lime green\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eGraphic Lines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Features distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\" class=\"\"\u003eelectric-blue vertical lines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e around the eyes and gills,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and a horizontal blue line along the base of the dorsal and anal fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMouth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It has a relatively large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \"grumpy\" mouth used to grab passing zooplankton and defend its perch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Percher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Unlike many gobies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this fish has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\" class=\"\"\u003eventral sucker disk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (modified pelvic fins) that allows it to \"stick\" to rocks or coral branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It spends 90% of its day sitting in plain sight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e watching the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eToxic Mucus:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This goby produces a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\" class=\"\"\u003ebitter, toxic mucus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e on its skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Most predators that try to eat it will immediately spit it out,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making it surprisingly safe even in tanks with larger,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e semi-aggressive fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eReef Safe (with a Caveat):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In the wild,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they live in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\" class=\"\"\u003eSPS corals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In an aquarium,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they may \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\" class=\"\"\u003enip at the polyps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"111\" class=\"\"\u003eAcropora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\" class=\"\"\u003eStylophora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e to clear a small patch for egg-laying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In small tanks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this can stress sensitive corals,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but in large systems,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the damage is usually negligible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Excellent for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\" class=\"\"\u003enano reefs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Compatible with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\" class=\"\"\u003eClownfish, Blennies, and peaceful Wrasses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They should be kept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\" class=\"\"\u003esingly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e unless you have a mated pair,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e as they will fight other coral gobies for the best perching spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Ideal for small systems; a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\" class=\"\"\u003e40L–75L (10–20 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eRockwork \u0026amp; Corals:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Provide plenty of live rock and,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e if possible,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\" class=\"\"\u003ebranching stony corals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (SPS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If you don't have live corals,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they are perfectly happy perching on \"branchy\" rock formations or artificial coral decor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\" class=\"\"\u003emoderate flow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are not strong swimmers and prefer to let the current bring food to their \"throne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are carnivores and need \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e2 small feedings per day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer frozen mysis,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enriched brine shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finely chopped seafood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because they are \"sit-and-wait\" predators,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensure the food passes close to their perch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Citron Goby?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Citron Goby is the perfect \"entry-level\" boutique fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It provides a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003emassive pop of yellow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a tiny package and has a bold,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e interactive personality that far outweighs its size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its hardy nature and unique perching behavior make it a favorite for those who want a fish that \"looks back at you\" from the rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819135066346,"sku":"18792","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Citrinis-Clown-Coral-Goby.jpg?v=1769589619","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/citrinis","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}