Zebra Bar Goby

The Zebra Bar Goby, *Amblygobius phalaena*, is a fascinating and active bottom-dwelling fish native to the Indo-Pacific region. Its distinctive appearance features a light body adorned with several prominent dark vertical bars, giving it its common name. These bars provide excellent camouflage among the sand and rubble of its natural habitat.

A minimum tank size of 10 gallons is recommended for the Zebra Bar Goby. They are considered a beginner-level fish due to their hardiness and adaptability. These gobies are known for their sand-sifting behavior, constantly sifting through the substrate in search of small invertebrates, which helps to keep the sand bed clean and aerated. They are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of other non-aggressive marine fish and invertebrates.

In the aquarium, the Zebra Bar Goby will readily accept a varied diet of small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. They will also consume high-quality marine flake and pellet foods. Providing a sand bed of at least 2-3 inches is crucial for their well-being, as they will burrow and create burrows for shelter. They typically reach a maximum size of around 4 inches in captivity.