Goby – Golden Sleeper

Golden Sleeper Head Goby Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 14.25cm (5 1/2″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 10 years

Scientific Name: Valenciennea Strigata

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  1.5-2 inches

The golden sleeper goby, scientific name Valenciennea Strigata is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Golden sleeper gobies can grow up to 5 1/2” and can live up to 10 years. Golden sleeper gobies are omnivores and should be fed small pieces of frozen food such as brine shrimp, they will also pick at algae sheets if available. Sleeper gobies will pick sand up, clean and sift the sand through their gills back into the tank.  Sleeper gobies will do best in a tank with sand. Golden sleeper gobies can be kept singly or in pairs, if kept in pairs they should be introduced to the tank at the same time. Golden sleeper gobies are reef safe and will not bother coral or invertebrates. Golden sleeper gobies will be seen swimming throughout the tank throughout the day and will find caves to sleep in at night. The golden sleeper goby is also referred to as the golden head sleeper goby, pennant glider, yellowhead goby, blueband goby, bluestreak goby, or the yellowhead sleeper goby. Sleeper gobies are known for jumping and should have a tight fitting lid.