Species · Brachygobius doriae / B. xanthozonus (trade)

Bumblebee goby: tank size, water and tank mates

Brackish-preferring; needs live/frozen food; best in a species tank.

Adult size3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Minimum tank10 US gal
Temperature22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
pH7–8.5
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Keep in groups of6+
Swimsbottom
Shrimp & snailsCaution

Check a tank with Bumblebee goby

Good tank mates for Bumblebee goby

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African dwarf frog · Agassiz's dwarf cichlid · Angelfish · Banjo catfish · Betta (male) · Black neon tetra · Black phantom tetra · Black ruby barb · Black skirt tetra · Bleeding heart tetra · Bloodfin tetra · Boeseman's rainbowfish · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Buenos Aires tetra · Celestial pearl danio · Checkerboard barb · Cherry barb · Chili rasbora · Clown killifish · Clown pleco · Colombian tetra · Congo tetra · Diamond tetra

Avoid with Bumblebee goby

African butterflyfish (predation) · Banded archerfish (predation) · Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Blue acara (predation) · Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Convict cichlid (predation) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · Jack Dempsey (predation) · Jewel cichlid (predation) · Oscar (predation) · Pictus catfish (predation) · Senegal bichir (predation) · Severum (predation) · Striped raphael catfish (predation) · Tinfoil barb (predation)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: high. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.