Pygmy, Ring-Eye

The Pygmy Ring-Eye (Trimma benjamini) is a peaceful species that is reef-safe, admired for its tiny size, translucent body with vivid reddish-orange markings, and the distinctive ring-like pattern around its eyes. Males typically display slightly brighter coloration and may exhibit territorial behavior during courtship, while females/juveniles are more subtly colored and tend to be more reclusive.

They reach about 1.2 inches and should be housed in aquariums of at least 5–10 gallons, making them ideal for nano or pico reef tanks. Provide plenty of live rock with small crevices for hiding, along with low-flow areas and open micro-swimming spaces. Maintain stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temp ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4), and ensure a secure lid, as even small gobies are capable of jumping when startled.

Diet should consist of very small foods such as copepods, rotifers, baby brine shrimp, enriched mysis, and micro-pellets. With proper care and a peaceful tank environment, this goby makes a colorful and fascinating micro-species addition to well-maintained reef systems.

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.