Neon Eviota Goby: Gold
Eviota atriventris
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| Care Level | Easy |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Planktivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 10 gallons |
| Max Size | 1 inch |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
Neon Eviota Goby: Gold (Eviota atriventris) is a nano goby that stays around 1 inch and is well-suited to reef tanks where you want small, active fish without disrupting corals. It shows translucent red/orange tones with bright yellow facial striping and a darker “black belly” area that stands out when it perches near the rockwork.
What You’ll Observe:
- Picking a favorite perch on live rock (and sometimes near coral heads) to “watch” the tank between short dashes
- Using crevices and shaded pockets as regular resting spots, then reappearing to hover for drifting foods
- Snapping at tiny foods in the water column and settling into a predictable feeding routine in a small reef
- In small groups, loose shoaling and quick, harmless displays around preferred perches
For best results, provide a mature nano reef with plenty of live rock, overhangs, and small hideouts so it can move perch-to-perch naturally. Offer small meaty foods (fine frozen items, roe, and appropriately sized micro-pellets) in the flow so pieces disperse through the water column. Consistent feeding and a calm community help it stay visible and active day-to-day.
Will it mostly sit on rocks, or swim in open water?
Most of its time is spent perching and making short “hop-and-dash” moves between nearby perches, with brief hovering when food is in the water.
Do they take pellet foods, or do they need frozen/live long-term?
Many keepers start with very small frozen foods and then transition to tiny pellets/roe once the fish recognizes the feeding spot and routine.
Why do people say these gobies “disappear” in the tank at first?
In a new environment they often spend extra time inside the rockwork learning safe perches; once they map out a few favorite spots, they’re seen more consistently.
Can I keep more than one together without issues?
Small groups are commonly kept successfully when added at the same time and given lots of separate perch options, so individuals can spread out naturally.
Do they ever spawn in home aquariums?
Spawning behavior has been observed in established tanks, with activity focused around rock crevices where eggs would be placed; raising the tiny drifting larvae is a separate challenge.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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