{"product_id":"bumblebee-goby-brachygobius-spp","title":"Freshwater Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius spp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius spp.) is a tiny, striking fish named for its vivid yellow and black striped pattern. Growing to a maximum size of only 4 cm (1.5 inches), these bottom-dwelling fish add immense personality to specialized nano aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they are highly rewarding to keep, they require very specific environmental conditions and feeding routines, making them best suited for intermediate fish keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they are slow-moving cave dwellers, their habitat needs to be calm, stable, and highly structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Size: Minimum 40 liters (10 gallons) for a small group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate: Smooth sand or very fine gravel. Avoid sharp gravel, as they spend all their time resting on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecor \u0026amp; Caves: Abundant hiding spots are mandatory. Provide small terracotta pots, coconut shells, dense rock piles, or PVC pipes so each fish can claim a territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Flow: Keep filtration gentle. Strong currents and wavemakers will exhaust them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 24°C to 28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 7.0 to 8.5 (They prefer slightly alkaline, hard water)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBumblebee Gobies are strict carnivores and are notoriously stubborn eaters. They will almost always refuse dry flakes or processed pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary Foods: Frozen or live baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding Strategy: They are slow, deliberate bottom-feeders and will not swim to the surface for food. You must use a pipette, turkey baster, or long tweezers to drop target food directly in front of their faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally peaceful but highly territorial with their own kind. They will pick a specific cave or rock and defend it from intruders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup Size: Keep them in groups of 4 to 6 individuals. A single pair may result in one fish bullying the other; a group distributes the mild aggression safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Tank Mates: They are easily outcompeted for food by fast-swimming fish. Keep them in a species-only tank, or pair brackish variants with upper-dwelling, non-aggressive species like livebearers (Guppies\/Mollies) or Nerite snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53429868658985,"sku":null,"price":13.25,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260816_053241_0000.png?v=1786843984","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/bumblebee-goby-brachygobius-spp","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}