What fish can live with Hi-Fin Banded Goby?

Hi-Fin Banded 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

Hi-Fin Banded Goby

Stonogobiops nematodes

Also known as: Black-Ray Goby, Black-Lined Shrimp Goby

Gobiespeaceful

Adult size

2.5″

Minimum tank

20 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

bottom

Diet

Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets

Notes

Black-banded white body with an exaggerated long first dorsal fin. Forms a symbiotic burrow pair with pistol shrimp, the shrimp digs, the goby watches. Nano-friendly and stunningly photogenic.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Hi-Fin Banded Goby

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Hi-Fin Banded 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.