{"product_id":"green-clown-coral-goby","title":"Green Clown Coral Goby (Gobiodon Histrio) - Available 4 June","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreen Clown Goby (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eGobiodon histrio\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eGreen Clown Goby\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eBroad-barred Coral Goby\u003c\/b\u003e, is a tiny, charismatic resident of the reef. Similar to the Citron Goby you asked about earlier, this species belongs to the genus \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"196\"\u003eGobiodon\u003c\/i\u003e and is a dedicated \"coral dweller.\" It is prized for its intricate, \"painted\" appearance and its bold personality, often acting as the tiny \"king\" of its favorite coral colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\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\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Clown Goby, Broad-barred Coral Goby, Warpaint Goby\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\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eGobiodon histrio\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\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef)\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\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 cm (approx. 1.4 inches) — one of the smallest reef fish.\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\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 2–4 years\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\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; but territorial toward other \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eGobiodon\u003c\/i\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\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnivore – Small meaty foods\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\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\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\"\u003eThe Green Clown Goby looks like it has been decorated with tribal \"war paint\":\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\"\u003eBase Color:\u003c\/b\u003e A smooth, matte \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003epale green to lime green\u003c\/b\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\"\u003eThe Markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Features several \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003evertical red or pinkish-orange bars\u003c\/b\u003e on the head and horizontal broken lines\/spots across the body.\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\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e It is significantly smaller and more \"squat\" than the Citron Goby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eToxic Skin:\u003c\/b\u003e Like its cousins, it produces a bitter, toxic mucus that makes it unpalatable to most predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\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\"\u003eThe Percher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lacking a swim bladder, it spends its day \"sitting\" on coral branches or rock ledges. It uses its fused pelvic fins as a suction cup to stay anchored in high-flow areas.\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\"\u003eCoral Hosting:\u003c\/b\u003e In the wild, they are almost always found within \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003estony corals\u003c\/b\u003e (SPS), specifically \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003eAcropora\u003c\/i\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\"\u003eReef Safe (with Caution):\u003c\/b\u003e While safe with most inhabitants, they may \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003enip at the polyps\u003c\/b\u003e of the coral they reside in to clear a spot for eggs. In a small tank with a single coral, this can be stressful; in a larger reef, the coral usually grows faster than the goby can nip.\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\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003esingly\u003c\/b\u003e or as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003emated pair\u003c\/b\u003e. They will aggressively chase away other clown gobies that try to sit on their specific coral \"throne.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003enano and pico reefs\u003c\/b\u003e. Safe with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eshrimp, snails, and peaceful fish\u003c\/b\u003e. Avoid large, predatory fish that might ignore the \"bad taste\" and try to swallow them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\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\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for tiny systems; a minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e20L–40L (5–10 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is plenty.\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\"\u003eRockwork \u0026amp; Corals:\u003c\/b\u003e They are most happy when provided with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003ebranching SPS corals\u003c\/b\u003e or \"branchy\" live rock. They love to wedge themselves deep into the branches where they feel secure.\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\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e They handle \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003emoderate flow\u003c\/b\u003e very well, as they are built to live in the high-energy surge zones of the reef crest.\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 They are \"ambush\" planktivores. They wait for food to drift by and then dart out to grab it. Feed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003e2 times daily\u003c\/b\u003e with frozen cyclops, baby mysis, or oyster eggs.\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 Green Clown Goby?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Green Clown Goby is for the hobbyist who appreciates \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003ethe small details\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a \"hidden gem\" that you have to look closely to find, but once you spot it perching on a coral branch, its \"warpaint\" face and grumpy expression are incredibly endearing. It is a hardy, fascinating, and low-impact addition that brings a specialized bit of reef ecology into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819290058986,"sku":"18823","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Green-Clown-Coral-Goby.jpg?v=1769596843","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/green-clown-coral-goby","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}