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Amblyeleotris randalli
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| Randall's Goby | |
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| Randall's Goby | |
| Species | Amblyeleotris randalli |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 10.16 cm
3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Randall's Goby, Randall's Prawn-Goby, Orange Stripe Prawn Goby, Randall's Shrimp Goby
[edit] Sexing
- These fish are difficult to visually sex. There are records of this fish spawning in captivity however.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Best fed at least twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a spacious mature tank with soft substrate and secure decor as this fish burrows.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful bottom dwelling fish that forms a relationship with a pistol shrimp to share a burrow and protect each other from predators.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Pictures
 Goby |
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[edit] Videos
