Overview
The Dragon Goby / Violet Goby (Gobioides broussonnetii) is a intermediate brackish species known for its gray-violet, iridescent coloration. Long eel-like. Bottom.
Origin & Appearance
Origin: Atlantic Americas.
Colors: Gray-Violet, Iridescent.
Body Shape: Elongate (long/slender). Typical adult dimensions: 60.0 x 7.2 x 9.0.
Sexual Dimorphism: Moderate; males more colorful.
Tank & Water Requirements
| Min Tank Size | 53 gallons |
| Temperature | 72–79°F |
| pH Range | 7.5–8.5 |
| Water Hardness (GH) | 5-15 |
| Bioload | medium |
| Oxygen Demand | high |
| Plant Safe | yes |
| Aquarium Position | Bottom |
Behavior & Activity
Slow bottom crawling; burrows into substrate; filter-feeds by scooping mud; eel-like undulation when swimming
Speed: 25/100Aggression: 3/10diurnal
Breeding
Moderate; cave spawner
Common Diseases
💊 Ich
Expert Notes
Long eel-like; needs brackish; filter-feeds