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Yellow Clown Goby care

Gobiodon okinawae · Saltwater · Advanced level care

Yellow Clown Goby, painted illustration

A tiny, bright yellow goby that perches on coral and rocks.

Smallest tank10 gallons
Adult size1.5 inches
Temperature75 to 80°F
pH8.1 to 8.4
GroupFine on its own
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom of the tank
Lives3 to 5 years
Watch for: They can be hard to feed, so choose a tank with copepods and calm tankmates.

Feeding

Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, copepods.

Good tank mates

Fish that pass every check with Yellow Clown Goby in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.

Banggai CardinalfishNeon GobyPajama CardinalfishYellow Watchman GobyFirefish GobyLawnmower BlennyPurple Firefish

Do not mix with

  • Maroon Clownfish: Maroon Clownfish is aggressive and will bully peaceful Yellow Clown Goby.
  • Blue Devil Damselfish: Blue Devil Damselfish is aggressive and will bully peaceful Yellow Clown Goby.
  • Domino Damselfish: Domino Damselfish is aggressive and will bully peaceful Yellow Clown Goby.
  • Orchid Dottyback: Orchid Dottyback is aggressive and will bully peaceful Yellow Clown Goby.

Questions

What size tank does a Yellow Clown Goby need?

At least 10 gallons. Adults grow to about 1.5 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.

What temperature does a Yellow Clown Goby like?

75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 8.1 to 8.4. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.

How many Yellow Clown Goby should I keep together?

One is fine. If you keep more, keep one male, since males fight each other.

What do Yellow Clown Goby eat?

Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, copepods. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.