About Bumblebee Goby's.
The Bumblebee Goby also known as Bumblebee Dwarf Goby or Brachygobius Doriae. Is popular for its tiny size and stunning appearance. Belonging to the Gobiidae Family.
Originating in Indonesia.
Features.
Approx. Size; 1-1.5"- 2.5-3.8cm.
Origin; Indonesia
Family; Gobiidae.
Temperament; Peaceful
Lighting; Moderate.
Water Conditions.
Ideal PH; 7.5-8.5.
Ideal Temperature; 22-28°C
Ideal Waterflow; Low to Moderate.
Ease of Care.
Bumblebee Goby's are hardy little fish that does not require any special care or treatment which makes it easy for beginners but they do require clean water and well oxygenated tanks.
Diet.
Bumblebee goby's diet mainly consists of fish flake or pellets as well as live food like bloodworm and brine shrimp. they also like small little aqaurium invertebrates.
Compatibility.
Bumblebee Goby's are very peaceful fish and get on well with non-aggressive fish. It is also best to try and have tank mates that have similar water perimeters as this helps not worrying about different ph and things. These include Small Tetras, Dwarf catfish and Rasbora's.
Breeding/Sex.
The Male Bumblebee goby will swim in and out of a cave of his choice and try and make a healthy and ready female enter it which then she will lay eggs which the male will quickly come and fertilize.
The best way to tell male and female is to actually sit and watch it will be very clear who is who. Males generally tend to stay put and hide whereas females are usually perched on the glass or on leaves. But there is a few other ways you can tell the difference. Males have larger heads and also tend to be larger in size but this not always the case.
Lifespan.
Bumblebee Goby's unfortunately do not live as long as some other fish on average they life up to 3 years some aquarists have said they had some live 4 but this is very rare.