Banded Reef Goby | Priolepis cincta

The Banded Reef Goby (Priolepis cincta), also known as the Girdled or Cincta Goby, is a small, peaceful reef fish known for its contrasting banded pattern. These gobies naturally spend much of their time tucked beneath rockwork, inside caves, and even perched upside-down beneath overhangs. Once comfortable, they may become more visible, particularly around feeding time.

Care Level: Easy
Maximum Size: 2.5–3 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 5-10 gallons
Temperament: Peaceful / Shy
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Carnivore
Temperature: 72–79°F
Specific Gravity: 1.020–1.026
pH: 8.0–8.4

Provide plenty of live rock, caves, and shaded hiding areas to help this naturally cryptic goby feel secure. Banded Reef Gobies should be kept with peaceful tankmates and offered small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and other appropriately sized frozen foods. Their small adult size and peaceful nature make them an excellent choice for established nano and reef aquariums.