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Brachygobius doriae
A tiny goby of about 4cm with alternating yellow and black bars. It prefers hard fresh or slightly brackish water and holds small territories. Dried foods are usually ignored, so live or frozen foods are essential.
Brachygobius doriae is a tiny gobiid from Borneo and neighbouring parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. FishBase records 4.2cm total length and Seriously Fish 2.5-3.5cm standard length. The alternating yellow and black bars give it its English name. Recommended conditions are 22-28C, pH 7.0-8.5 and 8-20dGH with a 45 x 30cm base, about 41 litres. Crushed coral can be mixed into the substrate as a buffer, or marine salt added at around 2 grams per litre. Gentle filtration such as an air-powered sponge unit suits it. Males are territorial towards one another, so a group of six or more is recommended to spread aggression. Around 100-200 eggs are laid in a small cave and guarded by the male, hatching in 7-9 days.
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The Bumblebee Goby lives 3-5 years.
The Bumblebee Goby grows to 2.5-4cm.
The ideal temperature for the Bumblebee Goby is 22〜28℃.
Origin
Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore)
Lifespan
3-5 years
Size
2.5-4cm
Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish
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Temperature
22〜28℃
Live and frozen foods such as Artemia and Daphnia
A 45 x 30cm base, about 41 litres, is the practical minimum. Provide plenty of cover to break lines of sight so weaker fish can escape attention, and use gentle filtration such as an air-powered sponge unit.
Seriously Fish gives 22-28C, pH 7.0-8.5 and 8-20dGH. Crushed coral in the substrate buffers the water, or marine salt can be added at about 2 grams per litre. FishBase records pH 8.0, 9-19dH and 22-29C in the wild.
Not an ideal community fish; a species-only tank is best. Males are territorial, so buying six or more spreads the aggression, and the fish are bolder and behave more naturally in numbers.
Small live foods such as Artemia and Daphnia should be considered essential. Some individuals learn to take frozen alternatives, but dried products are normally ignored.
A cave spawner. Small flower pots, ceramic tubes or shells serve as sites. The female leaves after spawning and the male guards the 100-200 eggs, which hatch in 7-9 days. Fry need microscopic foods such as Paramecium or Brachionus.
The trade name covers several species, and misidentification as B. nunus or B. xanthozonus, or confusion with the similar B. sabanus, is common. Fish sold under the same name may not share the same water requirements.
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The ideal temperature for Bumblebee Goby is 22〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Bumblebee Goby is 3-5 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Bumblebee Goby typically reaches 2.5-4cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Bumblebee Goby feeds on: Live and frozen foods such as Artemia and Daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Bumblebee Goby varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 17, 2026