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About Engineer Goby
The Engineer Goby is a slender, elongated fish with a tan to light brown body marked with white or cream-colored bands and spots. It has a distinctive somewhat flattened head and small eyes, with a preference for burrowing behavior that makes its burrow-dwelling lifestyle a defining characteristic.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon tank with plenty of rubble and hiding spaces • Prefers sandy substrate for burrowing behavior • Temperature 72-78°F, stable pH 8.1-8.3 • May consume small crustaceans and bristleworms; monitor with shrimp/crab • Nocturnal; benefits from dim lighting and cave structures
- Family
- Microdesmidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Appearance
- The Engineer Goby is a slender, elongated fish with a tan to light brown body marked with white or cream-colored bands and spots. It has a distinctive somewhat flattened head and small eyes, with a preference for burrowing behavior that makes its burrow-dwelling lifestyle a defining characteristic.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and beyond, typically found in reef environments with sandy areas and rubble.
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped frozen foods. Offer 1-2 times daily in small portions. This species is a micro-predator that benefits from frequent small feedings of appropriately sized prey.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
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