🐟 Dragon Goby (Gobioides broussonnetii)
Oddball Display Fish • Sand-Sifter • Brackish Giant
 
📋 The Dragon Goby (Gobioides broussonnetii) is an oddball fish prized for its eel-like elongated body and violet to bluish iridescent coloration. Despite their fearsome dragon-like name and large mouths, they are gentle filter feeders that primarily sift through sand for algae and detritus.
They thrive in brackish aquariums with fine sandy substrates, where they can burrow and sift continuously. Their long, ribbon-like body makes them a striking display species for oddball and brackish enthusiasts. While they can reach up to 24 inches, they are peaceful and shy, often retreating to caves or hiding spots.
Dragon Gobies should be housed with peaceful brackish tankmates and provided with plenty of hiding spaces and sand for natural feeding behavior.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Eel-like violet body – unique oddball appearance
⚪ Sand-sifting feeder – peaceful scavenger
📏 Grows up to 24" – requires large aquarium
✅ Peaceful giant – shy, non-aggressive
🐠 Brackish specialist – thrives in estuarine setups