Bluebanded Gobies Small But Important

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Though small, the bluebanded goby plays an important role in energy transfer and turnover of nutrients within rocky reef ecosystems.
http://oceana.org/marine-life/ocean...luebandedGoby&utm_campaign=MarineEncyclopedia

 

[dodgerblew]

I've always known them to be called Catalina Goby

 

[Breadman03]

That's a beautiful fish! I think I'd like to add a pair to my reef.

 

[Feet4Fish]

This is a cooler water species than what most reef tanks operate.

 

[dodgerblew]

This is a cooler water species than what most reef tanks operate.

Exactly. They're a temperate species and common in 60-70 degree water. Long term exposure to warmer water can lead to higher risk of disease and shorter life span.