What fish can live with Engineer Goby?

Engineer Goby pairs well with Ocellaris Clownfish, Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Yellow Tang, Percula Clownfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Engineer Goby

Pholidichthys leucotaenia

Also known as: Convict Blenny, Engineering Goby

Gobiespeaceful

Adult size

11″

Minimum tank

75 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Group of 3+

Water level

bottom

Diet

Frozen mysis, marine pellets, krill, brine shrimp

Notes

Juveniles mimic the venomous catfish Plotosus and school in tight groups, black-and-white striped. Adults turn solid black with horizontal bands and grow nearly a foot. Burrows extensively, constantly rearranging substrate.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Engineer Goby

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Engineer 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.