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Warthead Goby
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Warthead Goby

Paragobiodon modestus

The Warthead Goby Paragobiodon modestus has an unusual look due to its red head, black body and fins, and all over bumpy or warty appearance. It also has a prominent lower jaw and thick lips. A peaceful marine fish that is reef safe, this Goby can make its home in smaller aquariums twenty-two gallon
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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

Warthead 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
all
Minimum Tank:
30 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