Gobiodon histrio – Green Coral Goby

The Gobiodon histrio, better known as the Green Coral Goby, is a beautifully colored, small reef dweller with a unique character. This compact fish immediately stands out with its vibrant blue-green color...

The Gobiodon histrio, better known as the Green Coral Goby, is a beautifully colored, small reef dweller with a unique character. This compact fish is immediately noticeable for its vibrant blue-green color pattern with turquoise stripes across its head and body.

The Green Coral Goby naturally lives among the branches of Acropora corals, where it hides and defends its territory. In the aquarium, it is peaceful with other fish, but can be territorial toward conspecifics or similar gobies.

Despite its small size (up to about 4.5 cm), it's a real eye-catcher in any reef aquarium. It thrives in an environment with plenty of live rock and possibly branching corals in which it can hide.

Care & Behavior

• Temperament : Predominantly peaceful, territorial towards its own kind
• Food : Small frozen foods, artemia, mysis and fine flake food
• Maximum length: approx. 4–5 cm
• Aquarium size : from 60 liters
• Origin : Indian Ocean / Pacific Ocean (Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef)

The Gobiodon histrio is an ideal fish for smaller reef aquariums – colorful, interesting behavior and completely reef safe.