Hector's Goby

The Hector's Goby, scientifically known as Koumansetta hectori, is also commonly called the Hector's Hover Goby. This peaceful nano goby is highly valued in reef aquariums for its striking appearance and beneficial grazing behavior. Its dark blue to black body is decorated with vivid yellow horizontal stripes, while a prominent eyespot on the dorsal fin helps distract potential predators.

This species spends most of its time hovering just above the sand and live rock, constantly searching for food and grazing on fine algae. Its calm nature and natural algae-eating habits make it an attractive and practical addition to reef aquariums.

• Brilliant yellow stripes across a dark blue body.
• Helps control fine hair algae and biofilm.
• Sifts and stirs the sand while searching for food.
• Completely reef-safe with corals and invertebrates.
• Excellent choice for small to medium reef aquariums.

• Minimum Aquarium Size: Approximately 40 liters (10 gallons).
• Provide plenty of live rock and hiding places.
• A fine sand substrate is recommended for natural foraging behavior.
• Best kept in a mature aquarium with stable water parameters and abundant microfauna.

Hector's Goby spends most of the day grazing across rocks and sand, helping reduce nuisance algae while searching for tiny organisms hidden within the substrate.

Hector's Goby readily accepts a varied diet and benefits from natural algae growth within the aquarium.

Recommended foods include:

• Microalgae and fine hair algae.
• Vitamin-enriched Mysis Shrimp.
• Vitamin-enriched Brine Shrimp.
• Frozen marine foods.
• High-quality marine pellets and flakes.
• Small worms and naturally occurring microfauna found in live rock and sand.