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Glass Goby
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The freshwater glass goby from Indonesia requires clean water and some meaty food, like scavenged flake food or live or frozen brine shrimp. These small gobies grow to one inch and are safe for nano to medium aquarium community fish.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Gobiopterus chuno |
| Origin | South and Southeast Asia (coastal fresh and brackish waters) |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 1" |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (small meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. ¾" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: These small gobies do best with plenty of caves and hiding spots (small shells and rocks work well) and hard, alkaline water. Many do best with a little marine salt in the water (brackish, specific gravity about 1.002–1.008).
Feeding: Feed small amounts once or twice a day. They prefer small frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms, and some will not eat flake reliably.
Tankmates: Keep them in a species tank or with other small, peaceful brackish fish such as mollies, glassfish and small livebearers. Avoid larger fish that could eat them.
Good to know: These tiny gobies are full of personality and often perch on rocks or glass to watch their surroundings.
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