Difference between revisions of "Amblyeleotris randalli"
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| − | + | :These fish are difficult to visually sex. There are records of this fish spawning in captivity however. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :A peaceful bottom dwelling fish that forms a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp. They may argue with other similar Gobies and others of its own species. To keep more than one you need very a spacious tank. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :They need a meaty diet of foods such as [[mysis shrimp]], [[brine shrimp]] and similar meaty foods. Won't generally take to pellet foods. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Best fed at least twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Needs a spacious mature tank with soft substrate and secure decor as this fish burrows. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful bottom dwelling fish that forms a relationship with a pistol shrimp to share a burrow and protect each other from predators. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :A distinctive Goby, elongated in body shape which is white in base colour with several vertical orange bands down the body. The first dorsal fin is broad like a sale with a bold dark spot in the centre surrounded by smaller white spots. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:12, 13 December 2017
Randall's Goby
Randall's Goby
Amblyeleotris randalli
76 Litres (20 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
8.2 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Gobiidae
Contents
Additional names
- Randall's Goby, Randall's Prawn-Goby, Orange Stripe Prawn Goby, Randall's Shrimp Goby
Sexing[edit]
- These fish are difficult to visually sex. There are records of this fish spawning in captivity however.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful bottom dwelling fish that forms a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp. They may argue with other similar Gobies and others of its own species. To keep more than one you need very a spacious tank.
Diet[edit]
- They need a meaty diet of foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and similar meaty foods. Won't generally take to pellet foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Best fed at least twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Needs a spacious mature tank with soft substrate and secure decor as this fish burrows.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful bottom dwelling fish that forms a relationship with a pistol shrimp to share a burrow and protect each other from predators.
Identification[edit]
- A distinctive Goby, elongated in body shape which is white in base colour with several vertical orange bands down the body. The first dorsal fin is broad like a sale with a bold dark spot in the centre surrounded by smaller white spots.
Behaviour[edit]
Pictures[edit]
Goby
Goby
Videos[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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