Bumblebee Goby

Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius spp.) is a striking fish species recognised for its distinctive black and yellow striped pattern, resembling a bumblebee. Our bumblebee gobies for sale grow to only around 3 to 4cm, and this small, colourful fish is popular among aquarists for its character and unique appearance, making it a great choice for nano and species tanks.

Location

Native to Southeast Asia, the Bumblebee Goby is commonly found in brackish water environments in areas like Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. They thrive in slow flowing rivers, streams, and coastal areas where fresh and saltwater mix.

Diet

As carnivores, Bumblebee Gobies thrive on live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. Some will learn to take high quality sinking pellets, but most prefer live and frozen foods.

Care

These gobies prefer water temperatures between 24 and 28°C and do well in fresh or slightly brackish water. They can be territorial with each other, so provide plenty of caves and keep them in a group of six or more, either in a species tank or with other small, peaceful fish. They are suitable for aquariums with gentle filtration and moderate water flow.

Habitat

In their natural habitat, Bumblebee Gobies live in calm, shallow waters with plenty of hiding spots and a soft substrate. To replicate their environment in captivity, provide live plants, fine gravel, and low water movement for a comfortable habitat.

Breeding

Breeding Bumblebee Gobies in captivity is uncommon, but they are egg layers. If successful, the male guards the fertilised eggs until they hatch. Creating stable water conditions is essential for breeding success.

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish. See also our indian glassfish and lava snail, which also cope well in slightly brackish water, or browse all our exotic fish.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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You will receive a tracking number by email when we begin processing your order for shipping. The selected courier will provide updates on delivery only through their tracking page.

During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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