Amblygobius phalaena

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Banded Goby
Banded Goby
Species Amblygobius phalaena
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 75.708 liters
75,708.236 mL

20 US Gallons (75.7L)

Size 15.24 cm

5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm)

pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Brownbarred, Sleeper Banded Goby, Dragon Goby, Banded Goby

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs space to hide and swim, likes to burrow so needs a soft substrate. Must have a secure fitting lid as this fish can jump.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Amblygobius phalaena
Availability Uncommon
Common name Banded Goby
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Gobiidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 6 in (15.24 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Amblygobius phalaena
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