{"product_id":"diamond-goby","title":"Diamond Goby","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Goby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned \u0026amp; Eating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranging from approximately 3–6 inches at adult size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Husbandry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-established sand bed is important for long-term success, as they rely on microfauna in addition to prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are known jumpers, so a secure lid is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they naturally sift sand for food, supplemental feeding is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Feed at Lush Corals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pellet foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Your Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen mysis and brine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional target feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsuring they are eating prepared foods before purchase is key to long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Gobies are peaceful and do well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClownfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful reef fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive bottom-dwelling species that may compete for territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLush Corals Quarantine \u0026amp; Conditioning Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fish has completed our \u003cstrong\u003efull quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks)\u003c\/strong\u003e prior to being made available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this process, each fish is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully observed and stabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProactively treated and monitored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditioned onto prepared foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified to be actively eating and thriving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is \u003cstrong\u003ehealthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024814739732,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/0175\/5668\/files\/Diamond_Goby.jpg?v=1778256996","url":"https:\/\/www.lushcorals.com\/products\/diamond-goby","provider":"Lush Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}