{"product_id":"citron-goby-blue-streaked-acropora-goby","title":"Citron Goby","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Citron Goby, also known as the Blue-streaked Acropora Goby, is a wonderfully distinctive little marine fish. Its beautiful yellow body is decorated with fine, electric-blue lines around the eyes and gill covers, together with a delicate blue stripe running along the base of its dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike active open-water swimmers, the Citron Goby prefers to spend much of its day perched on rockwork or nestled among branching corals. From these sheltered positions, it carefully observes its surroundings before making short, quick movements to capture passing food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific, this species has a particularly close relationship with branching Acropora corals. These structures provide shelter, protection and familiar resting places, allowing the goby to move confidently through its chosen territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne fascinating characteristic of the Citron Goby is its protective skin mucus, which contains substances that help discourage potential predators. Combined with its preference for narrow coral branches, this gives the fish an unusual approach to life on the reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough generally peaceful towards unrelated fish, the Citron Goby can be territorial towards other coral gobies, particularly when defending a favourite shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts relationship with Acropora also requires careful consideration. While commonly maintained in reef aquariums, Citron Gobies may nip coral polyps or clear small areas of living coral tissue when preparing to reproduce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its remarkable markings, curious behaviour and tendency to observe the aquarium from favourite perches, the Citron Goby offers plenty of personality in a small package. It is particularly well suited to mature, peaceful marine aquariums with intricate rockwork and suitable sheltered resting places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUA HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":50520107745438,"sku":"ARS-MF-GOBCITRI","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9236\/1374\/files\/CitronGoby-01.jpg?v=1793682738","url":"https:\/\/aquahouse.co.nz\/products\/citron-goby-blue-streaked-acropora-goby","provider":"Aqua House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}