{"product_id":"citron-clown-goby","title":"Citron Clown Goby","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUICK STATS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful, May Be Territorial With Its Own Kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef-Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, With SPS Caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenomous\/Toxic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild Toxic Mucus \/ Handle With Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Max Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 2-2.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-20 Gallons or Larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCITRON CLOWN GOBY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitron Clown Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobiodon citrinus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a small, brightly colored reef fish known for its yellow to citron-colored body, blue facial markings, and perching behavior. Instead of constantly swimming through the aquarium, this goby prefers to sit on rockwork, coral branches, or favorite lookout spots like a tiny lemon-shaped security guard with absolutely no credentials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitron Clown Gobies are peaceful, hardy, and well-suited for smaller reef aquariums with calm tank mates. They are usually visible once settled and often develop a favorite perch where they spend much of the day watching the aquarium like they’re judging every maintenance decision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is generally considered reef-safe, but it should be kept with caution in SPS-heavy systems. Citron Clown Gobies naturally associate with branching corals and may perch on or nip at small-polyp stony corals, especially \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Most reef keepers tolerate this behavior in mixed reefs, but in delicate SPS systems, the tiny yellow goby can become a very cute inconvenience with fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Image is a representation of what to expect. The fish you receive may vary slightly in size, color, markings, and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum tank size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can work for a single Citron Clown Goby, though \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is preferred for better stability and more room for tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this fish stays small and spends much of its time perched rather than swimming constantly, it can do well in nano reef aquariums when water quality is stable and tank mates are peaceful. For pairs or multiple clown gobies, a larger aquarium is recommended to reduce territorial behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHABITAT RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitron Clown Gobies do best in established aquariums with live rock, peaceful surroundings, and plenty of perching areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide live rock, caves, ledges, branching coral skeletons, or other perching spots. These gobies enjoy sitting in elevated areas where they can watch the tank and pretend they are contributing to management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand, fine aragonite, crushed coral, or bare-bottom systems can work. This species does not rely heavily on the sandbed like many sand-sifting gobies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Live rock is strongly recommended. It provides shelter, territory, biological filtration, and natural surfaces for perching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching corals or branching-style rockwork can help this fish feel secure, but use caution with delicate SPS colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tight-fitting lid is recommended. Small gobies can jump, because apparently being two inches long does not prevent dramatic life choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER PARAMETERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitron Clown Gobies are generally hardy once established, but they still need clean, stable marine conditions. “Small and hardy” does not mean “immune to whatever chaos is happening in the nano tank this week.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72-78°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1-8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.020-1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ammonia and nitrite should remain undetectable. Nitrate should be kept as low as reasonably possible, ideally below 20 ppm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate flow is ideal. Provide enough water movement to keep the aquarium oxygenated and move waste toward filtration, while still giving the goby calmer areas to perch comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitron Clown Gobies are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarnivores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that should be offered a varied diet of small meaty foods. Because of their small size, they do best with appropriately sized foods that are easy to grab from the water column or nearby surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIMARY DIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen Food:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, cyclops, finely chopped marine blends, and other small frozen foods. We at Summit City Coral prefer frozen foods such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLRS Reef Frenzy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepared Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality small marine pellets, flakes, and prepared carnivore foods can help provide a balanced diet once the fish is eating reliably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copepods, amphipods, live brine shrimp, and other small live foods can help encourage feeding, especially in newly introduced or shy individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Meaty Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finely chopped seafood and small plankton-sized foods can help support natural feeding behavior. Avoid large chunky foods unless you enjoy watching a tiny goby contemplate physics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEEDING FREQUENCY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed small amounts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-2 times per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-3 times per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for new, shy, or thinner individuals. In community tanks, make sure food reaches the Citron Clown Goby before faster fish inhale everything like tiny aquatic tax collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitron Clown Gobies are peaceful and work best with calm community fish. They should not be housed with aggressive tank mates that may harass, chase, or outcompete them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMMON TANK MATES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clownfish, cardinalfish, firefish, peaceful gobies, blennies, small peaceful wrasses, chromis, and other calm community reef fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive damsels, dottybacks that may harass them, large predatory fish, aggressive wrasses, triggers, groupers, lionfish, and any fish likely to bully or eat them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May fight with other Citron Clown Gobies or similar gobies in smaller tanks. A pair may work in a larger aquarium, but multiple individuals should be monitored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Safe with cleaner shrimp, hermit crabs, snails, urchins, and most common reef invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Citron Clown Gobies are generally considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef-safe with SPS caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They usually ignore soft corals, LPS, zoanthids, mushrooms, clams, and anemones, but may perch on or irritate branching SPS corals, especially \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEHAVIORAL NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful overall, though it may become territorial toward similar gobies or its own kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerching Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frequently sits on rockwork, coral branches, or ledges rather than swimming constantly in open water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPS Caution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May perch on, irritate, or nip at small-polyp stony corals, especially branching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is more important in SPS-dominant systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good for most mixed reef tanks, but best listed as reef-safe with caution due to possible SPS irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often visible once settled, especially if kept with peaceful tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToxic Mucus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Citron Clown Gobies can produce a protective mucus that may be mildly toxic or irritating. Avoid rough handling and use normal caution when transferring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Risk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small or shy individuals may be outcompeted by faster tank mates. Watch body condition and make sure they are eating well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tight-fitting lid is recommended. Even tiny perch gobies can make catastrophic little launch decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCLIMATION PROCESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis acclimation method helps reduce stress by gradually introducing the fish to your aquarium’s temperature and water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. TURN OFF THE LIGHTS \u0026amp; ATO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn off aquarium lights to reduce stress. If you have an Auto Top Off system, switch it off before starting acclimation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. FLOAT THE BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloat the sealed bag in the aquarium for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow the temperature in the bag to equalize with the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. OPEN BAG, ADD FISH TO CONTAINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully open the bag and transfer the fish and shipping water into a clean bucket or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. ACCLIMATE USING TANK WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4 cup of tank water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the container every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 minutes for 40 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. TRANSFER FISH TO AQUARIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce acclimation is complete, gently transfer the fish into the aquarium using a net or specimen container. Discard the shipping water. Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. REFILL THE AQUARIUM WITH SALTWATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may need to replace the saltwater removed during acclimation with fresh mixed saltwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summit City Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52312760287515,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/5100\/5999\/files\/IMG_0087_8336549b-f235-40fd-8afd-bf10119f5744.jpg?v=1780964756","url":"https:\/\/www.summitcitycoral.com\/products\/citron-clown-goby","provider":"Summit City Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}