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ORA Neon Goby

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We also monitor for extreme temperatures across the country before we ship animals. If you live in a part of the country experiencing extreme heat or cold temperatures, we will work with you to ensure we avoid shipping on days that have a high chance of putting your new animal's health at risk.

As we get your animals ready for their journey to you, we will send you emails so you can track them along the way. Please have a plan to be home upon their arrival and to acclimate them as soon as they arrive so they are ready to thrive in their new environment.

This item ships directly from ORA.

 

Quick Stats

  • Care Level: Easy
  • Diet: Carnivore
  • Temperament: Peaceful
  • Reef-Safe: Yes
  • Source: Captive Bred
  • Approximate Purchase Size: 0.75-1"
  • Approximate Max Size: 2"
  • Recommended Tank Size: 10 Gallons or Larger

 

Overview

This Neon Goby is shipped directly to you with exceptional care and high-grade packaging specifically made for live animals from our partner, ORA. This animal is certified by the Mr. Chili Sustainability Alliance, meaning it is sustainably bred, was raised with exceptional husbandry practices, and 2% of net proceeds will be donated to support Ocean Conservation.

The Neon Goby (Elacatinus oceanops) is a recognizable and popular cleaner goby species that originates from Florida and the Caribbean Sea. They are small fish, reaching about 2 inches in length.

Neon gobies are easy to keep in aquariums, and are well suited to reef tanks. In the aquarium, they will eat small bits of frozen or pellet foods and are not normally bothered by larger fish because they are recognized as cleaners. They can, however, fall victim to mantis shrimp, pistol shrimp, and other ambush feeders sometimes present in live rock.

Note: Image is a representation of what to expect. The fish you receive may vary slightly in appearance.

 

Aquarium Requirements

Aquarium Size

More space is always beneficial, but a minimum tank size of 10 gallons is recommended for a Neon Goby. A larger tank offers more stability in water parameters, which is beneficial for all inhabitants.

Habitat Recommendations

Neon Gobies are relatively adaptable but thrive best in an environment that mimics their natural habitat. Here’s how to set up their ideal home:

  • Aquascaping: Incorporate plenty of live rock formations to create hiding spots. This not only provides security, but also promotes beneficial biological filtration.
  • Substrate: Use sand or fine gravel as the substrate. These materials are easy to clean and provide a natural look.

Water Parameters

Maintaining proper water parameters is crucial for the health and well-being of your fish. While Neon Gobies are considered hardy, providing a stable environment will allow them to thrive and stay healthy.

  • Temperature: Keep the water temperature between 75-78°F. Stability is key, so use a reliable heater that can limit any temperature swings to about +/- 1°F or less.
  • pH Level: This fish will do well in a wide pH range from about 7.7 to 8.5.
  • Salinity: The specific gravity should be between 1.020-1.026 (27-35ppt). Use a refractometer to monitor salinity levels accurately.
  • Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate: Ammonia and nitrite levels should be undetectable, while nitrate levels should be kept below 20 ppm. Regular water changes and proper filtration will help to achieve this.
  • Water Flow: Moderate water movement is ideal. This is most often achieved by using powerheads in the aquarium to move water around. Adequate water flow helps push uneaten food and fish waste into your filtration and also keeps the water oxygenated.

Diet

Neon Gobies are Carnivores, meaning they rely on meaty foods for their nutrition. This fish will usually accept food in a couple different forms, but have smaller mouths, so keep that in mind when deciding on which food to use.

Primary Diet

  • Frozen Food: Mysis Shrimp or other marine-specific frozen foods can provide a quality diet, but with less risk of overfeeding vs pellet or flake foods.
  • Pellet Food: Small sinking pellets are a great option, especially for the Neon Goby that prefers to feed at the bottom of the aquarium, rather than at the water surface. Pellet foods are typically very nutrient dense, so care should be taken to avoid overfeeding the aquarium, which can contribute to poor water quality.

Feeding Frequency

Feed your Neon Goby at least once a day. For optimal health, try to offer small, frequent meals throughout the day-- 2-3 times is ideal if you can manage it. Your fish will probably always look hungry, so it can be hard to stop yourself from adding more food to the tank.

Compatibility

When it comes to tank mates, the Neon Goby is peaceful and can coexist harmoniously with a variety of other marine species. It may show aggression towards it's own species unless being kept as part of a mated pair.

Common Tank Mates

Here are some ideal tank mates:

  • Fish: Clownfish, Cardinalfish, most Wrasse, Firefish, Tangs, Dwarf Angelfish, and other peaceful fish.
  • Invertebrates: Gobies won't bother most invertebrates, so Cleaner Shrimp, Hermit Crabs, Snails, Urchins, and more are all safe to keep. They can fall victim to mantis shrimp, pistol shrimp, and other ambush feeders sometimes present in live rock.
  • Coral: The Neon Goby is considered Reef Safe and can be kept with Soft, LPS, or SPS coral.

Behavioral Notes

  • Territoriality: The Neon Goby may show aggression towards it's own species unless being kept as part of a mated pair.

Acclimation Process

Acclimation instructions are included in each box, but if you misplaced yours or want to know what to expect ahead of time, you can always find an extra copy here: Fish Acclimation Instructions

ORA Live Goods Shipping

We use high quality, special packaging to send your animals to you to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. Shipping is FREE when you spend $179.99 or more on live animals. Live animal orders totaling less than $179.99 will incur a special handling fee of $39.99 to cover the cost of overnight shipping and the packaging materials.

 

Live fish are shipped Monday-Thursday*

Orders placed before 11AM EST will ship the same day.

Orders placed Thursday after 11AM EST will ship the following Monday.

Fish are shipped via UPS Next Day Air.

Adverse weather conditions may result in shipping delays starting 10/8/24. ORA will resume shipping after the inclement weather clears.

Note: Live fish can only be shipped to the contiguous United States at this time.

In the Event Your Animal Doesn't Make the Trip

As the animals that you ordered from us are Mr. Chili Certified, you can have confidence that every effort has been taken to ensure they arrive alive, however despite our best care, sometimes the animals don’t make the journey. In the unfortunate event that your animals do not arrive alive, please contact us immediately (within 12 hours) of delivery and send a photo to us directly: customercare@bulkreefsupply.com. We will either reimburse you for the animal that did not make the trip or work with you on receiving another one.

 

Full details on our Live Fish Shipping & DOA Policy can be found on the Livestock Shipping Policy page.

More Information
SKU 255318
Aquarium Type Saltwater
Species Elacatinus oceanops
Origin Florida and the Caribbean Sea
Care Level Easy
Temperature Tropical (77–82°F)
Min. Tank Size 10 Gallons
Temperament Peaceful
Beginner Friendly Yes
Reef Safe Yes
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