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About Randall's Goby
Randall's Goby is a small, elongated fish with a pale tan to yellowish body covered in blue spots and bars. It has a characteristic flattened head and large pectoral fins used for sifting sand.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Family
- Gobiidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3
- Appearance
- Randall's Goby is a small, elongated fish with a pale tan to yellowish body covered in blue spots and bars. It has a characteristic flattened head and large pectoral fins used for sifting sand.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head, Columnaris disease
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and Great Barrier Reef.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20-gallon tank with plenty of sandy substrate (2–3 inches) • Water parameters: 72–78°F, SG 1.023–1.025, pH 8.1–8.3 • Requires a pistol shrimp tank-mate for symbiotic burrow behavior • Feed small live/frozen foods (copepods, mysis, amphipods) • Peaceful; provide rock structures and hiding caves
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- carnivore
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