ORA Yellowline Goby
The ORA Yellowline Goby is a captive-bred reef-safe goby prized for its bright yellow striping, peaceful temperament, and small adult size. These attractive gobies add color, personality, and activity to reef aquariums while remaining easy to care for and well-suited to a wide variety of tank sizes.
Captive-bred by ORA (Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums), these fish are exceptionally hardy, readily accept prepared foods, and adapt extremely well to aquarium life.
🟢 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 Yellowline Goby is an excellent choice for reef aquariums thanks to its attractive coloration, peaceful nature, and active behavior. Their bright yellow striping provides a striking contrast against rockwork and corals, helping them stand out despite their small size.
These gobies spend much of their day perched on rocks, coral branches, and other elevated areas while observing activity throughout the aquarium.
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
Yellowline Gobies are active perchers that enjoy spending time among rockwork and coral structures. Their small size and peaceful demeanor make them excellent additions to nano reefs, mixed reefs, and larger community aquariums.
They coexist well with most peaceful reef fish and invertebrates and rarely show aggression toward tankmates.
A covered aquarium is recommended, as gobies 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
- Cardinals
- Tangs
- 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.
