Citrinus Clown Goby

The Citrinus Clown Goby (Gobiodon citrinus) is a peaceful species that is reef-safe with caution, admired for its bright yellow to orange coloration, often speckled with blue or white markings, small size, and perch-like behavior among coral branches. Males typically are slightly larger and may display courtship behaviors such as cleaning or fanning eggs, while females/juveniles tend to be smaller and more reclusive when not breeding. They reach about 1.5 to 2 inches and should be housed in aquariums of at least 10 gallons, though larger tanks are preferred if housing multiple gobies or SPS corals.

Provide plenty of live rock and branching SPS coral (like Acropora) for perching and shelter, stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temp ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4), and a secure lid as small gobies can jump when startled. Diet should consist of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped meaty foods, and micro pellets, and with proper care, this fish makes a colorful and charming addition to nano or reef aquariums.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.