Live Freshwater Bumble Bee Goby
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Bumble Bee Goby For Sale | Brachygobius doriae
Bring a unique and eye-catching nano fish to your aquarium with the Bumble Bee Goby (Brachygobius doriae). Named for its distinctive yellow-and-black striped pattern, this small goby is full of personality and makes an excellent choice for experienced freshwater and brackish aquarium keepers.
Bumble Bee Gobies stay small but are active and interesting to watch as they explore the bottom of the aquarium, perch on plants and decorations, and search for food. Their bold coloration makes them stand out beautifully in planted nano aquariums and specialized community setups.
Why Choose Bumble Bee Goby?
- Striking yellow-and-black striped coloration
- Small size, perfect for nano and smaller aquariums
- Active and entertaining bottom-dwelling fish
- Great choice for species-specific or carefully selected community aquariums
- Hardy when kept in stable, appropriate conditions
- Excellent addition to specialized freshwater or brackish setups
Bumble Bee Goby Information
- Common Name: Bumble Bee Goby
- Scientific Name: Brachygobius doriae
- Type: Goby
- Adult Size: Approximately 1–1.5 inches
- Temperament: Generally peaceful, but can be territorial with other gobies
- Diet: Carnivore
- Care Level: Moderate
- Swimming Level: Bottom
- Minimum Aquarium: 10 gallons
- Water Type: Freshwater or brackish depending on acclimation and setup
Bumble Bee Goby Care
Bumble Bee Gobies do best in an established aquarium with plenty of hiding places. Add driftwood, rocks, caves, plants, and other decorations to create territories and reduce stress.
Although they are sometimes sold as freshwater fish, Bumble Bee Gobies are naturally associated with brackish environments, and long-term care requirements can vary between populations. If keeping them in freshwater, provide stable, clean water and closely monitor their condition.
Because of their small size, they should not be housed with large or aggressive fish that may see them as prey.
Recommended Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 75–82°F
- pH: 7.0–8.2
- Ammonia: 0 ppm
- Nitrite: 0 ppm
- Nitrate: Keep low
Feeding Bumble Bee Gobies
Bumble Bee Gobies are primarily carnivorous and often prefer small live or frozen foods rather than standard flakes or pellets.
Good food choices include:
- Frozen bloodworms
- Frozen brine shrimp
- Live baby brine shrimp
- Daphnia
- Small frozen foods suitable for nano fish
Feed small portions once or twice daily, making sure food reaches the gobies at the bottom of the aquarium.
Tank Mates
Choose tank mates carefully because Bumble Bee Gobies are very small.
Suitable tank mates may include other peaceful nano fish of similar size and temperament when the aquarium is appropriately sized and carefully managed.
Avoid:
- Large fish
- Aggressive fish
- Predatory fish
- Fast, highly competitive feeders
Bumble Bee Gobies can also be kept in groups when the aquarium provides enough hiding places and territory.
Aquarium Setup
A well-designed Bumble Bee Goby aquarium should include:
- Fine sand or a smooth substrate
- Rocks and caves
- Driftwood
- Live or artificial plants
- Plenty of hiding areas
- Gentle water movement
- Stable, mature water conditions
A 10-gallon aquarium can work for a small group, while larger aquariums provide more room for territories and tank mates.
What You'll Receive
- Live Bumble Bee Goby
- Carefully selected and professionally packed
- Shipped with Coast Gem USA's Live Arrival Guarantee
Order your Bumble Bee Goby for sale from Coast Gem USA and add one of the aquarium hobby's most distinctive nano gobies to your collection.
How to Acclimate Your Fish
Allow the sealed bag to float in your aquarium for approximately 15–20 minutes to equalize the temperature. Open the bag and gradually add small amounts of aquarium water over the next 15–20 minutes. Gently transfer the fish into the aquarium.
Important: Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium. Turn off aquarium lights and allow your new fish time to adjust to its new environment.
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Live Freshwater Bumble Bee Goby
3 Bumble Bee Goby X $5.00
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