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Black Barred Convict Goby
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Black Barred Convict Goby

Priolepis nocturna

The Black Barred Convict Goby, also known as the Black Barred Circus Goby, Circus Goby, or Full Moon Reef Goby has a white body with black to brown vertical stripes. A 10 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places is suitable for this cryptic fish. It is a great addition to the reef aq
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Compatibility at a Glance

✓Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
✓Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Black Barred Convict Goby is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

✓ Reef Compatible✓ Coral Compatible✓ Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
180 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
✓Reef
✓Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility