Amblygobius albimaculatus
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| Butterfly Goby | |
| Species | Amblygobius albimaculatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 17.78 cm
5-7 " (12.7-17.8cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-6 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Butterfly Goby, Tailspot Goby, Tailspot Reef Goby
[edit] Sexing
- Males with 3 black spots near base of 2nd dorsal fin and round spots on cheek; females with brown-edged band from upper lip to upper operculum.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- This fish can easily starve in captivity, they can be fussy eaters. They prefer to eat continuously, rooting around in the substrate for algae, crustaceans and worms.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- A bottom dwelling sand-sifting goby. Will dig in the substrate and hover slightly above it.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Amblygobius albimaculatus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Butterfly Goby |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Gobiidae + |
| Foods | Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 7 in (17.78 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 6 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum sg | 1.025 + |
| Maximum temperature | 303.15 K (30 °C, 86 °F, 545.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.1 + |
| Minimum sg | 1.02 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Amblygobius albimaculatus |
