{"product_id":"captive-bred-neon-blue-cleaner-goby","title":"Captive Bred Neon Blue Cleaner Goby","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive Bred Neon Blue Cleaner Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive Bred Neon Blue Cleaner Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElacatinus oceanops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a small, peaceful marine fish with brilliant electric-blue stripes running along its dark, streamlined body. Hardy, reef safe and well suited to nano aquariums, this colourful goby is an excellent choice for both newer and experienced marine fishkeepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Blue Cleaner Gobies are natural facultative cleaners and may gently remove dead skin and external parasites from larger fish. However, they do not depend on cleaning behaviour for survival and readily accept a variety of prepared aquarium foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a Captive Bred Neon Blue Cleaner Goby?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant electric-blue colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive bred and accustomed to aquarium life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and relatively easy to care for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for nano reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful towards most other fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely reef safe with corals and invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay display natural cleaning behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReadily accepts frozen and prepared foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Neon Blue Cleaner Goby can be kept in an established marine aquarium of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 litres or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Provide live rock, small caves and crevices where it can rest, establish a territory and retreat when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is peaceful towards most tankmates but can become territorial towards other Neon Gobies. It is generally best kept individually or as a confirmed compatible pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid housing this small goby with large predatory or highly aggressive fish that may intimidate or eat it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Neon Blue Cleaner Goby is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It will not normally damage corals, clams or ornamental invertebrates, making it an excellent addition to nano reefs and larger mixed reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger fish may recognise the goby as a cleaner and allow it to inspect their skin and fins. This behaviour is fascinating to observe but should not be relied upon as a substitute for proper quarantine, disease prevention or treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough wild Neon Gobies consume some parasites from larger fish, captive specimens must be provided with a complete and varied diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall marine pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen baby brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chopped mysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen calanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther finely prepared carnivore foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed small portions daily and ensure food particles are appropriately sized for its small mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElacatinus oceanops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neon Blue Cleaner Goby, Neon Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 40 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Grouping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual or compatible pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nano reefs and established marine aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive-bred Neon Blue Cleaner Gobies are an excellent alternative to wild-caught fish. Their small size, hardy nature, peaceful temperament and striking colouration make them one of the best marine gobies for fishkeepers wanting maximum personality without requiring a large aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43372200198221,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Untitleddesign_92.png?v=1786069525","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/captive-bred-neon-blue-cleaner-goby","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}