Scientific Name: Brachygobius xanthozona
Common Name: Bumblebee Goby
Family: Gobiidae
Origin: Southeast Asia, specifically Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand
Size: Up to 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Lifespan: 2-3 years
Diet: Carnivorous; they primarily eat small live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and microworms
Temperament: Peaceful but can be territorial with their own kind
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 75-82°F (24-28°C)
pH: 6.0-7.5
Hardness: 5-15 dGH
Tank Size: Minimum 30 Litre, but a larger tank is better for a group
Compatibility: Good with other peaceful, small fish and invertebrates, but avoid keeping with aggressive or overly active species