Torpedo Goby
A two-toned dartfish, pale at the front and dark at the rear, with elegant elongated fins. Peaceful, active and constantly hovering in open water.
Feeding
Planktivore. Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp and small marine pellets, twice daily.
Compatibility
Peaceful and reef safe. Keep as a pair or small group. Easily intimidated by aggressive tankmates.
Behaviour and personality
Hovers in open water above the rockwork in the current, dropping into a burrow when startled.
Before you buy
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Swimming space | Open area above rockwork for active hovering |
| Retreat space | Must have a bolt-hole or crevice to hide when startled |
| Lid or screen | A sealed lid or mesh screen is required to prevent jumping |
FAQ
What kind of food does the Torpedo Goby eat?
The Torpedo Goby is a planktivore and should be fed frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and small marine pellets twice daily.
Is the Torpedo Goby compatible with other fish?
It is peaceful and reef-safe, suitable for keeping in pairs or small groups. Avoid aggressive tankmates as it can be easily intimidated.
Does the Torpedo Goby need special tank setup?
Yes. It requires open swimming space above rockwork and a bolt-hole or crevice to retreat into when startled. A sealed lid or mesh screen is necessary to prevent jumping.
Fiona North –
The Torpedo Goby is active and beautiful, hovering gracefully above the rocks. I made sure to include a crevice for it to hide and a mesh screen on the tank lid. It’s peaceful and doesn’t bother other fish.
Gordon Wilson –
Great addition to my reef tank. It’s curious and moves around a lot. I feed it mysis and brine shrimp twice a day. It seems to enjoy the open space above the rockwork.
Joshua Lewis –
Very easy to care for. The fish is calm and doesn’t stress other inhabitants. I noticed it drops into its burrow when the tank is disturbed. The mesh screen is essential to keep it from jumping out.