Diamond Watchman Goby

Diamond Watchman Goby: A Peaceful & Hard-Working Sand Sifter

The Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris), also known as the Maiden Goby, is a fascinating and highly sought-after species that adds a touch of graceful elegance to any marine aquarium. Its stunning appearance features a pale, pearly-white body with intricate orange or yellow dots and stripes across its sides and face. This fish is known for its peaceful temperament and unique behavior of constantly sifting through the substrate, taking in mouthfuls of sand and spitting it out through its gills. This action helps to keep the sand bed clean and aerated.

Why the Diamond Watchman Goby is a Great Choice:

• Elegant Appearance: Its beautiful coloration and graceful movement make it a captivating inhabitant.
• Natural Sand Sifter: Its constant sifting behavior helps to clean and aerate the substrate, a valuable service for any tank.
• Peaceful & Shy: It is a non-aggressive species that coexists well with other peaceful tank mates.
• Reef-Safe: The Diamond Watchman Goby is completely safe to keep with all types of corals and invertebrates.

Important Note: To thrive, this fish requires a tank with a deep sand bed and plenty of live rock for hiding. Its diet should be supplemented with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp.

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Valenciennea puellaris
• Origin: Indo-Pacific Reefs
• Max Size: 6 inches
• Lifespan: 5 years or more
• Diet: Carnivore/Detritivore. A varied diet of high-quality frozen foods like brine shrimp and mysis shrimp, as well as food sifted from the sand.
• Shipping Size: 1-4 inches