{"id":2160,"date":"2026-02-16T23:07:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/bella-goby-valenciennea-bella\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:07:13","slug":"bella-goby-valenciennea-bella","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=bella-goby-valenciennea-bella","title":{"rendered":"Bella Goby Valenciennea Bella"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"127\"><strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"125\">Bella Goby (Valenciennea bella)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"381\"><strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"142\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\" \/>The Bella Goby is a striking, sand-sifting marine goby with a slender body and elegant coloration. Known for its peaceful temperament and active burrowing behavior, it is both functional and visually appealing in sandy reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"492\"><strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"394\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically inhabiting sandy or rubble substrates near coral reefs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"781\"><strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"506\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\" \/>Omnivorous. Feeds on small invertebrates, detritus, and microfauna within the substrate. In aquariums, can be target-fed with finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, and high-quality sinking pellets. Requires a deep sandy substrate to allow natural burrowing and foraging.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"940\"><strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"798\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"801\" \/>Peaceful and reef-safe. Compatible with small, non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid housing with larger or aggressive tank mates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1044\"><strong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"957\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\" \/>Non-aggressive and shy; spends most of its time sifting sand or hiding in burrows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1194\"><strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1067\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\" \/>Intermediate. Requires a mature tank with deep sand beds, stable water parameters, and a secure environment for burrowing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1219\"><strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1217\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<li data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1256\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1272\">\n<p data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1272\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1298\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1312\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bella Goby (Valenciennea bella) Overview:The Bella Goby is a striking, sand-sifting marine goby with a slender body and elegant coloration. Known for its peaceful temperament and active burrowing behavior, it is both functional and visually appealing in sandy reef aquariums. Origin:Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically inhabiting sandy or rubble substrates near coral reefs. Feeding:Omnivorous. 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