Yellowstripe Goby
Yellowstripe Goby (Mugilogobius chulae) is a small and attractively marked goby from Southeast Asian coastal and brackish environments. The body displays a pale background with a vivid yellow to golden-yellow horizontal stripe along the flanks — clean, simple, and elegant. A hardy and adaptable small goby.
Feeding & Care Tip: Hikari Micro Pellets soaked briefly and Hikari Mini Algae Wafers make good staples. Supplement with Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp and Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms 2–3 times per week.
Native to coastal and estuarine environments of Southeast Asia — Thailand, Vietnam, and surrounding areas. Inhabits brackish to freshwater coastal streams, rice paddies, and estuaries. More adaptable to varied conditions than the Sulawesi Mugilogobius species.
Keep in pairs or small groups. Males are territorial; provide caves and structure. Compatible with other small, peaceful species in hard-water or lightly brackish conditions. Does not require the extreme parameters of the Sulawesi Mugilogobius species.
A rewarding and relatively straightforward goby for aquarists who want a Mugilogobius species without the extreme Sulawesi water chemistry demands. The vivid yellow stripe provides clear, clean visual impact.
Care & Ideal Parameters
| Difficulty | Easy — Moderate |
| Temperament | Territorial between males — peaceful |
| Typical Adult Size | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
| Min. Group Size | Pair or small group |
| Ideal Temp | 75–86°F (24–30°C) |
| Ideal pH | 7.0–8.5 |
| Ideal GH | 6–18 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 3–10 dKH |
| Staple Food | Hikari Micro Pellets (soaked); Hikari Mini Algae Wafers |
| Treat / Supplement | Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp; Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms |
| Origin | Thailand, Vietnam, and Southeast Asian coastal and estuarine environments |
| Notes | Clean yellow-stripe pattern. Genus Mugilogobius — more adaptable than Sulawesi relatives. Lightly brackish conditions optional. Males territorial. |
