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About Thread-fin Prawn Goby
Compact description of Elacatinus thread appearance: Slim oval body, primarily yellowish-orange with dark bars across flanks and a conspicuous white stripe along caudal peduncle (region near tail).
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Family
- Gobiidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Diet Details
- Marine copepods, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, finely chopped marine algae, and small marine invertebrates (in both wild and aquarium settings)
- Max Size
- 3
- Origin
- The Elacatinus threadfish is naturally found in the Caribbean Sea, specifically along the coastlines of Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela. They typically inhabit reef environments at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
- Care Requirements
- • 100 gallon tank minimum - Water temperature: 72-79°F (22-26°C) - pH: 8.1-8.4 - Specific needs: Hide places and open swimming areas, live rock with plenty of algae for grazing, moderate to strong water flow
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance
- Compact description of Elacatinus thread appearance: Slim oval body, primarily yellowish-orange with dark bars across flanks and a conspicuous white stripe along caudal peduncle (region near tail).
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