yellow clown goby vs citron goby

[EvilMel]

Hello Terry,
I would like to know if you can clear up my confusion as to which of these gobies is which? The citron goby gets black as an adult, correct?

But as juveniles, they seem to look very similar. I have noticed two different fish that are both called one or the other of these names somewhat interchangably. One of the body styles has a more elongated, less stocky look to it and one looks nearly identical in body style to the green clown goby. Could you show me a picture if possible?

 

[Terry B]

Here is a link that should help. I have seen Citrons that were pretty dark, but most of them are really yellow.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-10/hcs3/

Cheers,
Terry B

 

[EvilMel]

Thanks. I looked around a ton and didn't see that article.

 

[Angelscrx]

That's a great article. Thanks for sharing and asking this question.

 

[mattj206]

Whatch out for clown gobies!

They rub and nip at all your sps all day long.

Frags do not like this -

I can't wait to siphon mine out of the tank.

Be warrned...

 

[EvilMel]

I have had no problems. I do have some experience with these fish and recognize the risks. Thanks for the warning though!

 

[Sealab2021]

yes citrons get dark, sometimes even 95% black. btw if anyone wants to get rid of one let me know. i love em