Animal-World > Marine - Saltwater Fish > Gobies and Dartfish > Cave Goby

Cave GobyTransparent Goby

Family: Gobiidae

• Puzzles
• Postcards

Coryphopterus glaucofraenumPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy David Brough

     The Cave Goby or Transparent Goby has a very interesting coloration (or lack of) and is a great addition to a reef setup!

     Most of the Coryphopterus are somewhat transparent like the Cave Goby or Transparent Goby, and most are smaller fish in the 3-5 cm range.

For more Information on keeping this fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium

Maintenance difficulty:      The Cave Goby or Transparent Goby is easy to keep, they are ideal for a reef environment. Provide plenty of caves and hiding places.

Maintenance/Foods:      This fish is a typical goby eating small crustaceans and other small marine organisms. Live brine is ideal for the aquarium.

Habitat: Natural geographic location:     Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Cabo San Roque, Brazil; throughout the Caribbean Sea.

Social Behaviors:      Typical goby behavior, they are peaceful with other fish and only come out to eat.

Sex: Sexual differences:     We have found no information although most male gobies have a longer dorsal fin.

Breeding/Reproduction:      We have found no information at this time (10/01/99).

Light: Recommended light levels:      No special requirements.

Temperature:      No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish is between 74 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.

Length/Diameter of fish:      Cave Goby or Transparent Goby adults can grow to 2.5-5.0 cm (1-2 inches).

Minimum Tank Length/Size:      A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended.

Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong      No special requirements.

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom      Usually spends most of its' time on rockwork or live rock near the bottom. A bottom dweller.

Availability:      This fish is rarely available and is moderately expensive.

Add your comment here!

Back to Gobies and Dartfish