Bumblebee Goby

Brachygobius doriae

Also known as: Bumblebee Fish, Bee Goby

A tiny black and yellow striped goby with a big personality and territorial streak.

Water

Brackish

Temperature

72–84°F

pH

7–8.5

Hardness

10–20 dGH

Max size

1.2 in

Min tank

10 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Groups (6+)

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

3-5 years

Breeding

Cave spawner

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Borneo, Malaysia, and Indonesia

Best kept in low-end brackish water, though some adapt to hard alkaline freshwater. Keep six or more with many caves to spread territorial squabbles. Often refuses flakes, so offer live and frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.