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About Delicate Goby
Elacatinus is a small, slender fish, typically reaching about 5 cm in length. It has an olive-yellow body with a distinctive horizontal white band near the tail. Notable features include its large eyes and protruding lower jaw.
Key facts
- Family
- Gobiidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Appearance
- Elacatinus is a small, slender fish, typically reaching about 5 cm in length. It has an olive-yellow body with a distinctive horizontal white band near the tail. Notable features include its large eyes and protruding lower jaw.
- Max Size
- 7
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- The Elacatinus delicate is natively found in the Caribbean Sea, primarily along the coastlines of Cuba, Jamaica, Honduras, and the Bahamas. They inhabit coral reefs at a depth range between 1-50 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank • 72-78°F temperature • pH 8.1-8.4 • Sandy substrate and live rock for hiding places • High water flow
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
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