ORA Sharknose Goby

ORA Sharknose Goby

The ORA Sharknose Goby is a captive-bred reef-safe goby prized for its striking coloration, peaceful temperament, and engaging personality. Featuring a bold black stripe running from its nose through the body accented by vibrant yellow and blue highlights, this active little fish adds both beauty and activity to reef aquariums.

Captive-bred by ORA (Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums), these gobies are exceptionally hardy, readily accept prepared foods, and adapt extremely well to aquarium life, making them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced reef keepers.

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

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
• Size: Up to approximately 2 inches

What Makes This Fish Special?

The Sharknose Goby is well known for its bold coloration and active personality. These small gobies spend much of their day perched on rockwork, coral branches, and other elevated areas while keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings.

They may occasionally display natural cleaning behavior by picking parasites and dead tissue from willing tankmates, a trait that has made cleaner gobies popular among reef aquarists for years.

As a captive-bred ORA specimen, this fish is typically hardier, less stressed, and more accustomed to prepared foods than many wild-caught alternatives.

Behavior & Husbandry

Sharknose Gobies are active perchers that move throughout the aquarium while remaining highly visible. Their small size and peaceful nature make them ideal additions to nano reefs, mixed reefs, and larger community aquariums.

They coexist well with most peaceful fish and reef invertebrates and are rarely aggressive toward tankmates.

Like many small gobies, a covered aquarium is recommended as they may jump when startled.

Feeding & Diet

Carnivorous and easy to feed.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis shrimp
• Enriched brine shrimp
• High-quality pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen foods
• Pellets
• Small meaty foods

Regular feedings help maintain vibrant coloration, overall health, and long-term success.

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Clownfish
• Gobies
• Blennies
• Wrasses
• Tangs
• Cardinals
• Most peaceful reef fish
• Reef invertebrates

Their peaceful temperament makes them excellent additions to community reef aquariums of all sizes.

Lush Corals Quarantine Process

This fish has completed our quarantine process and is fully conditioned prior to sale.

Each fish is:

• Carefully inspected upon arrival
• Proactively treated and observed
• Monitored for health and behavior
• Conditioned to eat prepared foods
• Evaluated to ensure a strong feeding response

This helps ensure your fish arrives healthy, feeding, and well-adjusted, giving you a strong start in your aquarium.