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Curious Wormfish (Gunnellichthys curiosus)

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Curious Wormfish
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About Curious Wormfish

The Curious Wormfish is a small, elongated goby with a slender, eel-like body. It displays mottled brown and tan coloration with lighter banding patterns along its body. The head is slightly flattened, and it has a characteristic small, upturned mouth adapted for picking food from the substrate and crevices.

Key facts

Family
Microdesmidae
Origin
Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Found in deeper reef environments and caves.
Feeding Schedule
3-4 times daily
Max Size
5.5
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
Min tank size
30 gallons
Temperament
Peaceful
Care Level
Moderate
Diet
carnivore
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 live rock, caves, and hiding spaces • Temperature range 72-78°F; salinity 1.020-1.025 sg • Requires stable conditions and well-established aquarium with abundant microfauna • Feed small frozen foods 3-4 times daily; target-feed to ensure adequate nutrition • Peaceful community fish but may hide extensively in crevices • Prefers lower flow areas within the reef structure
Appearance
The Curious Wormfish is a small, elongated goby with a slender, eel-like body. It displays mottled brown and tan coloration with lighter banding patterns along its body. The head is slightly flattened, and it has a characteristic small, upturned mouth adapted for picking food from the substrate and crevices.

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