Dragon Goby

Gobioides broussonnetii

Also known as: Violet Goby, Violet Dragon Goby, Dragon Fish

A long purple goby with a fearsome face that is actually a shy, poor-sighted scavenger.

Water

Brackish

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

7.5–8.5

Hardness

10–20 dGH

Max size

18 in

Min tank

75 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Social

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Advanced

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Advanced

Origin

Western Atlantic coasts, southeastern USA to southern Brazil

Needs brackish water, a large tank, and soft sand with tubes or caves to hide in. It feeds by sifting food, so offer sinking pellets and frozen foods and keep it away from fast competitors. It can reach well over a foot.