Gobioides broussoneti

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Violet Goby
Violet Goby
Species	Gobioides broussoneti
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L)
Size	25.197 in 50-64 cm (19.7-25.2")
sg	1.010 - 1.015
pH	7.2 - 8.6
Temp.	293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R20 -28 °C (68-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	10-30
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	8-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Violet Goby, Dragon Eel, Dragon Fish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Amblyopus broussonetii, Amblyopus brasiliensis, Gobius oblongus, Cepola unicolor, Gobioides barreto, Amblyopus mexicanus, Cayennia guichenoti, Gobioides broussonnetii

[edit] Sexing

Very difficult to sex visually, however, males will become more territorial as they mature.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Best kept in a brackish species tank, or possibly with top-dwelling peaceful brackish fish.

[edit] Diet

Fry are omnivores and will eat algae-based flake food, freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp, and flakes. Adults prefer frozen or live food with occasional vegetarian supplements.

[edit] Feeding regime

These fish are filter feeders, so it is not uncommon to see one eat a chunk of sand, and then spit the sand through the gills, swallowing any food that may have been in the sand.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Although Brackish by nature, many people report that the fish can slowly be acclimated to marine and freshwater, they do best with at least 10% to 50% marine strength salt in their water. They also require a cave or rock formation to call their own and a soft sand substrate. They can be sensitive to water temperature changes which can make them more susceptable to disease.

[edit] Behaviour

The dragon goby is a peaceful scavenger, despite it's fierce looks, large mouth, and many teeth. If well fed, should not bother smaller fish. The dragon goby should only be kept with peaceful fish, as it is incredibly blind.

[edit] Identification

An unusual and almost prehistoric looking fish. It is a very elongate eel-like fish with a large mouth and small eyes. It is iridescent silver in colour with purple-blue hues and some dark vertical bars visible. The dorsal fin is long and translucent with thick spines.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Fish Profiles
• Aquaria Central
• Mongabay