Emerald Coral Goby | Paragobiodon xanthosoma

The Emerald Coral Goby (Paragobiodon xanthosoma), also known as the Spiny Coral Goby, is a small, peaceful reef fish known for its emerald-green coloration & orange-ringed eyes. These gobies naturally spend much of their time tucked inside the branches of corals, hence the name. Once comfortable, they may become more visible, particularly around feeding time.

Care Level: Easy
Maximum Size: 1 inch
Minimum Tank Size: 2.5-5 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. Emerald Coral 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 pico reef/macroalgae aquariums.