What fish can live with Bumblebee Goby?

Bumblebee Goby pairs well with Figure 8 Puffer, Knight Goby, Orange Chromide. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Bumblebee Goby

Brachygobius doriae

Also known as: Bee Goby, Brachygobius

Gobiessemi-aggressive

Adult size

1.5″

Minimum tank

10 gal

Temperature

73–82°F

7.5–8.5

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

bottom

Diet

Live brine shrimp, frozen daphnia, micro foods, picky eater

Notes

Tiny black-and-yellow striped goby. Often sold as freshwater but does much better in slightly brackish water (specific gravity 1.002-1.006). Picky eater that often starves on dry foods.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Bumblebee Goby

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Bumblebee Gobyin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.

Figure 8 Puffer

Excellent

Peaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Knight Goby

Excellent

Peaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Orange Chromide

Excellent

Peaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

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