A tiny striped goby with big attitude, best in its own tank.
Bumblebee Goby
A tiny striped goby with big attitude, best in its own tank.
Pairs well with this fish
Picked by our team to go with this.
About this fish
Bumble Bee Goby is a small and eye-catching fish known for its bold black and yellow banding, giving it a distinctive bumble bee-like appearance. Its unique colour pattern and curious personality make it a popular choice for aquarists looking for something a little different.
This species is best suited to experienced aquarists or those prepared to provide the right conditions, as Bumble Bee Gobies often prefer slightly brackish water, although some may adapt to freshwater depending on their origin. They do best in a well-structured aquarium with plenty of hiding spots, plants, rocks, driftwood, and calm tank mates.
Bumble Bee Gobies are generally peaceful but can be territorial with their own kind, so providing multiple hiding areas is important. They are often best kept in small groups in a species-focused setup or with carefully chosen peaceful tank mates. They may be fussy eaters and often prefer frozen or live foods.
Care Requirements
- Tank Size: 40L+
- Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial
- Diet: Carnivore — prefers frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia
- Adult Size: Approx. 3–4cm
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- pH: 7.0–8.2
- Care Level: Moderate
- Water Type: Freshwater to slightly brackish, depending on origin
School of Scape Quality
At School of Scape, we select healthy Bumble Bee Gobies with strong colour, active behaviour, and good body condition. This fish is a great choice for aquarists wanting a unique, character-filled species with bold patterning and interesting behaviour. Ensure a gradual acclimation to minimise stress to your new fish.
How your fish arrive
Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Live arrival
8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.
Delivery and returns
Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.