Stonogobiops nematodes
Scientific Name: Stonogobiops nematodes
Common Names: Blackray Shrimp Goby (Highfin Shrimp Goby, Filament-Finned Prawn Goby)
Care Level: Relatively easy
Adult Size: 2.0in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Indonesia and the Philippines
Temperament/Behaviour: Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Angels, Cardinalfish, and Surgeonfish.
Diet: Meaty foods, including fresh or frozen mysid shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped table shrimp, and frozen preparations for carnivores.
Tank Size For Adult: 20gal (76l)
Narrative: Excellent for the reef aquarium. This delightful little fish makes a wonderful addition to the passive community tank. Adults live in pairs and hover several inches from the entrance of the burrow. Ideally, the aquarist should try to acquire a mated pair, along with its symbiotic shrimp, Alpheus randalli. Not aggressive toward other bottom-orientated fishes, except at feeding time, and often dominated by more pugnacious species. They might not get enough to eat of kept with overly aggressive or larger tankmates. Individuals of the same sex will fight, especially two males in a smaller aquarium (under 55gal[208l]). Sometimes they will bite other fish species and hold on tenaciously. If startled, they will occasionally bury under the sand.
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Scientific Name: Stonogobiops nematodes
Common Names: Blackray Shrimp Goby (Highfin Shrimp Goby, Filament-Finned Prawn Goby)
Care Level: Relatively easy
Adult Size: 2.0in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Indonesia and the Philippines
Temperament/Behaviour: Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Angels, Cardinalfish, and Surgeonfish.
Diet: Meaty foods, including fresh or frozen mysid shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped table shrimp, and frozen preparations for carnivores.
Tank Size For Adult: 20gal (76l)
Narrative: Excellent for the reef aquarium. This delightful little fish makes a wonderful addition to the passive community tank. Adults live in pairs and hover several inches from the entrance of the burrow. Ideally, the aquarist should try to acquire a mated pair, along with its symbiotic shrimp, Alpheus randalli. Not aggressive toward other bottom-orientated fishes, except at feeding time, and often dominated by more pugnacious species. They might not get enough to eat of kept with overly aggressive or larger tankmates. Individuals of the same sex will fight, especially two males in a smaller aquarium (under 55gal[208l]). Sometimes they will bite other fish species and hold on tenaciously. If startled, they will occasionally bury under the sand.
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