Naked Goby (Gobiosoma bosc)

Naked gobies (Gobiasoma bosc) are a small species of goby that inhabit bays and estuaries of the east coast from Massachusetts south to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. Naked gobies, named for their lack of scales, tolerate a wide range of salinities and have even been found in freshwater. They are often found amongst oyster beds and other habitats with firm substrate. 

Naked gobies aren’t commonly available to hobbyists but are, in my opinion, an extremely underrated US native that can make a great addition to many temperate and sub-tropical brackish and marine tanks. 

Currently available animals are field-collected and have gone through a preventative quarantine and treatments as necessary.

Care Level: Beginner-intermediate. 

Salinity (SG): 1.005-full marine.

Diet: Various aquatic invertebrates. Not picky in aquarium and will except a variety of foods. 

Adult Size: Rarely exceeds 2.5”. 

pH: 7.5-8.5

Water Temp: 60-80F

Other Care Preferences: 

NEVER release your fish into the wild or stock public waterways without permission from a government agency!

*We are a licensed dealer and propagator of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and fish in the state of Pennsylvania. All of our native and game fish (including bullfrogs, northern green frogs, and their tadpoles) come from licensed dealers and propagators with proof of receipt (available upon request to government agencies only). We WILL NOT under ANY circumstance sell any herptiles or fish collected from the commonwealth of PA, so please do not ask!*

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