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Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
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Tiny and peaceful cleaner fish — sets up cleaning stations and removes parasites from tankmates. Reef-safe and very hardy.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
2"
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· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
★★★★★
WOW FACTOR
★★★★★
TYPICAL PRICE
~$15–25
Electric blue stripe, sets up a cleaning station, captive-bred, bulletproof hardy. Unbeatable value — one of the best fish in the hobby.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–80 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–20 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCaution
Orchid DottybackCaution
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible