Bella Goby - Valencienna bella
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The Bella Goby (Valencienna bella) is a peaceful and charming sand-sifting goby, recognized for its delicate pink coloration, elegant swimming, and ability to help maintain a clean substrate. Ideal for reef aquariums, this goby thrives in mature systems with fine sand beds and plenty of hiding spots.
Common Name: Bella Goby
Scientific Name: Valencienna bella
Family: Gobiidae
Size: Up to 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Native Region: Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, commonly inhabiting sandy lagoon floors and reef flats with scattered rubble and seagrass.
Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate: Fine sand bed for natural burrowing; provide live rock for shelter and security.
• Sand Sifting: Actively sifts sand, consuming detritus and helping maintain substrate cleanliness.
• Diet: Omnivorous—feed finely chopped meaty foods, frozen mysis, and quality flakes or pellets.
• Behavior: Peaceful and social; may be kept singly or in small groups.
• Tankmates: Compatible with most peaceful reef fish and invertebrates; avoid aggressive species that may disturb its substrate.