GOBY – NEON BLUE STRIPE AQUACULTURED Elacatinus oceanops
$39.99
The Neon Blue Stripe Goby, also referred to as the Blue Neon Goby or Cleaner Goby, is well known for its dazzling coloration. A fish that packs a punch with personality, the Neon blue stripe goby has a slender, long body with a pair of dark and electric blue horizontal stripes on each side of its body. Neon gobies are relatively peaceful and stay small, making them a great candidate for nano aquariums and community reef tanks. Interestingly Neon blue stripe gobies, even given their small adult size, are often left unharmed by larger fish in the aquarium because they are seen as “cleaner” fish. In the wild, these gobies pick parasites off of fish and this behavior may be observed in the home aquarium. Neon gobies are best kept singly unless the aquarium is large enough to provide space and hiding spots for multiple individuals; all individuals should be introduced at the same time for the best chance of success. The Neon blue stripe goby is very similar in appearance to the Broadstripe Neon Cleaner Goby (E. prochilos), however this species is less vibrant than E. oceanops. An adult Neon blue stripe goby can reach a size of approximately 2″. Note: All of our Neon blue stripe gobies are captive-bred.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
General Description: The Neon Blue Stripe Goby, also referred to as the Blue Neon Goby or Cleaner Goby, is well known for its dazzling coloration. A fish that packs a punch with personality, the Neon blue stripe goby has a slender, long body with a pair of dark and electric blue horizontal stripes on each side of its body. Neon gobies are relatively peaceful and stay small, making them a great candidate for nano aquariums and community reef tanks. Interestingly Neon blue stripe gobies, even given their small adult size, are often left unharmed by larger fish in the aquarium because they are seen as “cleaner” fish. In the wild, these gobies pick parasites off of fish and this behavior may be observed in the home aquarium. Neon gobies are best kept singly unless the aquarium is large enough to provide space and hiding spots for multiple individuals; all individuals should be introduced at the same time for the best chance of success. The Neon blue stripe goby is very similar in appearance to the Broadstripe Neon Cleaner Goby (E. prochilos), however this species is less vibrant than E. oceanops. An adult Neon blue stripe goby can reach a size of approximately 2″. Note: All of our Neon blue stripe gobies are captive-bred.
Diet Requirements: Neon blue stripe gobies are primarily carnivores, feeding on small organisms suspended in the water column and off of the live rock. A diet largely consisting of high quality, vitamin enriched frozen preparations is absolutely necessary to maintain optimal health, coloration, and immune function. Such foods can include, but are not limited to, brine shrimp, calanus, cyclopeeze and rotifers. Frozen food mixes that include algae such as Spirulina and Chlorella are desired. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements. Neon cleaner gobies may accept high quality flake and micro-pellet foods.
Care Requirements: A minimum 10 to 15 gallon aquarium is ideal to house a single Neon blue stripe goby. A larger tank would be required for a group. Neon blue stripe gobies enjoy a variety of rock work and crevices to hop around on and take refuge if needed. Do not house Neon blue stripe gobies with overly aggressive and pugnacious tank-mates, or predatory fish that could still potentially eat them. Neon cleaner gobies also sometimes fall victim to reef lobsters and larger pistol shrimp species. A Neon blue stripe goby would feel most at home in a reef aquarium, and they will not harm any invertebrate or coral. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.
Purchase Size:Â Small: 1/2″ to 1″; Medium: 1-1/4″ to 1-3/4″
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.