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Clown Goby

Clown Goby

Gobiodon okinawae

The Yellow Clown Goby is a tiny, bright lemon-yellow fish that perches comfortably on coral branches — particularly Acropora. Its small size (rarely exceeding 4 cm) and peaceful temperament make it ideal for nano and mixed reef tanks, though it may nip at SPS coral polyps. Easy to feed on small meaty foods such as copepods and baby brine shrimp.

TemperamentPeaceful
Max Size1.5"
Care LevelEasy
CategoryGoby

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Compatibility Chart for Clown Goby

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Great Match (2)

Firefish Goby Great Both peaceful, different zones Yellow Watchman Goby Great Different micro-habitats

Compatible (72)

Yellow Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Hippo Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Ocellaris Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species True Percula Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Emperor Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Mandarin Dragonet Compatible May compete for pods in small tanks Green Chromis Compatible No known issues between these species Copperband Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Midas Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Royal Gramma Compatible No known issues between these species Banggai Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Zoanthids Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Acropora Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (1)

Melanurus Wrasse Somewhat Compatible Small clown goby at mild risk from predatory melanurus

Risky (8)

Six Line Wrasse Risky Six line will harass small gobies Yellowtail Damselfish Risky May harass tiny goby Flame Hawkfish Risky Hawkfish predatory toward tiny fish Longnose Hawkfish Risky May eat tiny clown goby Niger Triggerfish Risky Tiny goby at risk Bluechin Triggerfish Risky Too small for safety Pinktail Triggerfish Risky Too small Bounce Mushroom Risky Large bounce may engulf tiny goby

Not Compatible (9)

Blue Devil Damselfish Not Compatible Damsel will kill tiny clown goby Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Not Compatible Instant snack Epaulette Shark Not Compatible Instant snack Coral Catshark Not Compatible Instant snack Picasso Triggerfish Not Compatible Trigger will eat tiny gobies Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Instant meal Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Instant snack Carpet Anemone Not Compatible Carpet will eat small gobies Rhodactis Mushroom Not Compatible Rhodactis will engulf and eat tiny gobies

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