Violet Goby - Gobioides broussonenti

Violet Goby aka Dragon Fish

The Violet Goby, also known as the Dragon Goby, or Dragon Fish, is a freshwater fish or brackish water fish that are well suited to share an aquarium with other fish of a similiar size. They can survive in either fresh are brackish water but moving them from one medium to the other should be done slowly over a couple of weeks with small step changes along the way. Ideal brackish water salinity is 1.010 specific gravity.

The Violet Goby is not the most popular aquarium fish but can be obtained through aquarium clubs and breeders.

The Violet Goby, Gobioides broussoneti are native to South Carolina South to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.



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