Green Banded Dwarf Goby

The Green Banded Goby (Tigrigobius multifasciatus) is a tiny, vibrant Western Atlantic nano‑reef fish known for its striking green-and-white vertical bands, peaceful temperament, and suitability for small aquariums. It’s hardy, beginner‑friendly, and one of the few gobies commonly available as captive‑bred, making it an excellent choice for Seahorse Aquarium & Supply customers. 🐟 Identity & Key Facts • Scientific name: Tigrigobius multifasciatus • Common names: Green Banded Goby, Striped Green Goby • Adult size: 1.5–2.5 inches (4–6 cm) • Distribution: Western Atlantic — Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil • Care level: Easy to moderate; hardy once established • Captive‑bred availability: Yes, commonly bred in home aquaria and by commercial breeders 🎨 Appearance • Bright green body with thin white or reddish‑orange vertical bands (varies by region and lighting) • Slender, perching body shape typical of small gobies • Confident posture despite small size; often hovers or perches on rock ledges 🌍 Natural Habitat • Found on shallow reefs, rubble zones, and seagrass beds in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic • Often shelters in crevices or among sea urchin spines for protection (symbiotic behavior) 🧠 Behavior & Temperament • Peaceful, shy, and non‑aggressive; ideal for nano communities • May show mild territoriality toward similar gobies in very small tanks • Reef‑safe — does not bother corals or invertebrates • Often lives in pairs, sharing a burrow or crevice 🏡 Aquarium Requirements • Minimum tank size: • 10 gallons for a single fish • 11–13 gallons recommended by some sources for stability • Aquascape: • Plenty of live rock with small holes and caves for perching and hiding • Fine sand or mixed substrate • Water parameters: • Temp: 72–79°F (22–26°C) • Salinity: 1.020–1.025 • pH: 8.1–8.4 • Caution: Very small size means they can enter overflows; secure openings 🍽️ Diet Carnivore / micro‑predator • Eats small crustaceans, copepods, and zooplankton in the wild • Accepts: • Finely chopped mysis • Baby brine shrimp • Copepods • Small frozen zooplankton • Nano pellets or micro‑flakes • Feeding frequency: Several small feedings daily, especially when new to the tank 🪸 Compatibility • Excellent with peaceful nano fish: clown gobies, firefish, dartfish, neon gobies, small blennies • Avoid large or aggressive tankmates • Safe with all corals and invertebrates, including shrimp 🧬 Breeding • Captive breeding documented; pairs spawn in crevices or small caves, with males guarding eggs until hatching • Larvae are planktonic and require rotifers and artemia; moderately challenging to raise