Gobies, blennies & dottybacks

252 marine aquarium species in the gobies, blennies & dottybacks group, including Fire goby, Persian blenny and Yellow prawn-goby. 4 have a full care profile with tank size, temperature, pH and temperament, compared in the table below.

Gobies, blennies & dottybacks care compared

SpeciesAdult sizeMin. tankTemperaturepHTemperamentCare
Fire gobyNemateleotris magnifica10.2 cm (4 in)115 L (30 US gal)22.2–25.6°C (72–78°F)8.1–8.4PeacefulModerate
Persian blennyEcsenius midas12.7 cm (5 in)150 L (40 US gal)22–26°C (72–79°F)8.1–8.4PeacefulModerate
Yellow prawn-gobyCryptocentrus cinctus62 cm (24 in)75 L (20 US gal)22.2–25.6°C (72–78°F)8.1–8.4AggressiveEasy
Yellowhead jawfishOpistognathus aurifrons10.2 cm (4 in)40 L (11 US gal)22.2–27.8°C (72–82°F)–PeacefulEasy