Discover freshwater gobies for sale, from tiny bumblebee gobies and vivid peacock gudgeons to algae-grazing Stiphodon gobies and the impressive dragon goby. These bottom-hugging characters are full of personality, and Live Fish Store lets you buy freshwater gobies online and have them shipped overnight to your door.
Why buy freshwater gobies from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, active gobies: selected for good color, condition and feeding response.
- Overnight shipping: live orders ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air.
- Live arrival guarantee: every goby is covered from our door to yours.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying aquatic-life orders ship free within the USA.
Choosing the right freshwater goby for your tank
Gobies vary widely, so match the species to your setup. Small species such as bumblebee gobies and peacock gudgeons are happy in 10 to 20 gallon tanks, while dragon gobies grow large and need 55 gallons or more. Stream gobies like Stiphodon species want cool, clean, highly oxygenated water with strong flow and smooth rocks to graze, whereas bumblebee gobies and dragon gobies often do best with a little salt or lightly brackish conditions. Most enjoy a sand substrate, caves and temperatures around 72 to 80°F.
Gobies are generally peaceful but territorial with their own kind, so keep one male per small tank or a larger group with plenty of cover. Many prefer live and frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia, though peacock gudgeons and dragon gobies usually accept quality sinking pellets.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Freshwater gobies ship overnight via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air, carefully packed for the trip. If a fish arrives DOA, report it within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement under our live arrival guarantee. Qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free within the USA.
Frequently asked questions
Are freshwater gobies good community fish?
Yes, with small, peaceful tankmates that do not outcompete them for food. Avoid fast, boisterous fish and anything that harasses bottom dwellers.
Do freshwater gobies need brackish water?
Some do. Bumblebee and dragon gobies appreciate a little salt, while peacock gudgeons and Stiphodon gobies are true freshwater fish.
What do freshwater gobies eat?
Mostly small live and frozen foods; Stiphodon gobies also graze algae and biofilm. Sinking micro pellets work for species that accept them.
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