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Tangaroa Goby
| Latin Name | Ctenogobiops tangaroai | ||||||
| Common Name | Tangaroa Goby | ||||||
| Also known as | Tangora Goby | ||||||
| Fast Facts | This is a popular goby species, and is also frequently available in the marine fish trade. The body is covered with orange spots, and it has a tall dorsal fin. These fishes are well suited for aquarium life. They are not aggressive, except possibly towards conspecifics or towards other bottom-dwelling fishes, except for those that try to enter their preferred hiding place. Provide them with suitable hiding places and beware that they may jump out of an open aquarium when startled. Shares a burrow with one or more snapping shrimp (Alpheus spp.). | ||||||
| Sizes | Around 3/4"-1.5" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feeds on zooplankton and small bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Provide a varied diet including frozen preparations for carnivores | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Excellent | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Gobies | ||||||
| Availability | Occasionally available | ||||||
| Add to Cart | Tangaroa Goby
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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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