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Basics

Scientific Name: Pholidichthys leucotaenia

Family: Gobiidae

Origin: Indo Pacific, Sri Lanka, Indonesia

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Difficult
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Lifespan: 3-5 years, likely longer
• Reef Compatible: Yes
• Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
• Maximum Size: 12"+
• Diet: Carnivore
• Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons

Overview 

Since the Goby lives on the bottom of the tank, it requires live sand. It will spend its time sifting through it looking for food. It isn't aggressive towards other fish and can live fine in both a reef and community tank. It should be fed meaty live and frozen foods like mysis and brine shrimp, and may also learn to eat pellets placed in the sand for it to find.