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Dragon Goby
| Latin Name | Amblygobius phalaena | ||||||
| Common Name | Dragon Goby | ||||||
| Also known as | Brownbarred Goby, Pennant Glider, Harbor Goby, Pistol Goby, Phalaena Goby | ||||||
| Fast Facts |
This goby is light brownish gray overall with dark bars on the body and a black spot on the gill cover, on the first dorsal fin and on the tail. There are also some blue spots on the front of the body and head. This fish can be employed in a utility role and is an outstanding sand sifting fish! Hardier than other gobies used for sand sifting. It will help keep the upper layers of live sand stirred by taking mouthfuls and then expelling it through its gills. It will also eat some filamentous algae. |
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| Sizes | Around 2"-4" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo-Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feeds on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates and algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Excellent! This fish is will not harm sessile invertebrates. It will eat filamentous algae. | ||||||
| Related Fish | Hector's Goby, More Gobies | ||||||
| Availability | Regularly Available |
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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