Diamond Goby

Diamond Goby

The Diamond Goby is one of the most effective and popular sand-sifting fish in the hobby, constantly turning over substrate to keep your sand bed clean, aerated, and free of detritus while adding natural behavior to your tank.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 3–6 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Diamond Gobies spend most of their time sifting sand through their gills, helping to naturally maintain a clean substrate. They may create burrows under rockwork and can rearrange sand in the process.

A well-established sand bed is important for long-term success, as they rely on microfauna in addition to prepared foods.

They are known jumpers, so a secure lid is strongly recommended.

Feeding & Diet

While they naturally sift sand for food, supplemental feeding is essential.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis shrimp
• Enriched brine shrimp
• Small pellet foods

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen mysis and brine
• Sinking pellets
• Occasional target feeding

Ensuring they are eating prepared foods before purchase is key to long-term success.

Compatibility Notes

Diamond Gobies are peaceful and do well with:

• Clownfish
• Tangs
• Wrasses
• Other peaceful reef fish

Avoid aggressive bottom-dwelling species that may compete for territory.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.