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Bumblebee Goby
Brachygobius doriae
A tiny, charming goby with bold black and yellow banding resembling a bumblebee. Perfect for nano tanks, though they can be shy and prefer brackish or slightly brackish water.
Care Parameters
Adult size
3.5 cm
Min tank
20 L
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
7–8
GH
5–15 dGH
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Bottom
Difficulty
Intermediate
Schooling
Groups of 4 or more.
Suitable Equipment
5
Common Problems
5H
High Ammonia Poisoning
Elevated ammonia levels cause burns, redness and rapid breathing.
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Low Filter Flow
The filter output weakens, reducing circulation and filtration.
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Filter Crash
The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.
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Cloudy Water
Milky or hazy water that never fully clears.
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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