Mural Goby

Valenciennea mularis

An intriguing as well as useful fish, the Mural Goby, Valenciennea mularis fills a niche that every tank needs.  They will spend their days sifting sand through their gills, searching for small crustaceans.  This will help aerate your sand bed, as well as minimize the buildup of excess food or algae.  As juveniles, Mural Gobies stay in groups, but as adults, are typically found in pairs.

Physical Description– Our Mural Gobies are white with faint pink stripes running horizontally down their body, a yellow patch directly below their bottom jaw, and a black dot on their dorsal fin.

Temperament– The Mural Goby is generally a peaceful tankmate, choosing to keep to itself.  However, they may become aggressive towards other gobies.

Size– Adult Mural Gobies grow to about 6 inches in length.

Diet– Mural Gobies are carnivorous, and we suggest a diet of frozen mysis or brine shrimp, as well as our own hatchery diet.

Distribution– These fish can be found throughout the Indo-Western Pacific region.  Our fish typically arrive from Bali.