Saltwater Sanctuary LLC
Bella Goby
Bella Goby
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A colorful sand-sifting goby with a yellow head and pink body.
Quick Care Guide
| Scientific name | Valenciennea bella |
|---|---|
| Care level | Moderate |
| Recommended aquarium | 30 gallons or larger |
| Adult size | About 6 inches |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Reef compatibility | Generally compatible; may cover low corals with sand |
Tank Requirements
Provide a mature sand bed, secure rockwork and a tight lid. Tank recommendations refer to long-term housing; adult size, tank footprint and existing livestock also matter.
Diet & Feeding
Target-feed small sinking marine meaty foods several times daily; sand sifting alone may not provide enough nutrition.
Temperament & Compatibility
Avoid aggressive bottom dwellers and competing sand sifters in smaller systems.
Water Conditions
- Temperature: 75–78°F
- Specific gravity: 1.024–1.026
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Ammonia and nitrite: undetectable
Maintain stable conditions, good oxygenation and regular water quality checks. Match acclimation to the fish's actual holding water.
Special Considerations
Keep delicate corals above areas where the fish deposits sand.
Sold individually unless the selected listing states otherwise. Size, color and pattern vary by specimen.
