The Bumblebee Goby is a small, relatively peaceful fish that does not tolerate intrusion into its territory. It features a long thin body that is black with yellow stripes.
The ideal setup is an aquarium with brackish water and plenty of plants and rocks providing the Goby with ample hiding places. Although it does well in a community setting, it will thrive the best in the company of only its own species.
Even though they live in brackish water, the addition of freshwater will induce spawning. The female will lay the eggs in the substrate beneath a root or rock where the male will fertilize them. After fertilization, the male will guard the eggs for approximately 4 days until the fry become waterborne.
The Bumblebee Goby requires a diet rich in small, live foods such as tubifex worms, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Ideal tank mates include:
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