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About Biota Captive-Bred Starry Goby
A small goby reaching about 4.7 inches with a pale body covered in dark spots and star-like markings, giving it a distinctive starry pattern. The dorsal and anal fins display banding and the body is somewhat elongated and cylindrical.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding areas.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Family
- Gobiidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.022-1.026
- Max Size
- 4.7
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- A small goby reaching about 4.7 inches with a pale body covered in dark spots and star-like markings, giving it a distinctive starry pattern. The dorsal and anal fins display banding and the body is somewhat elongated and cylindrical.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding places for a secure refuge • Prefers a temperature range of 72-78°F and salinity of 1.022-1.026 • Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans 2-3 times daily • Peaceful and well-suited to community reef tanks; generally ignores corals • Captive-bred specimens are hardy and well-adapted to aquarium life
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet
- omnivore
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