Dormitator latifrons
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| Pacific Fat Sleeper Goby | |
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| Pacific Fat Sleeper Goby | |
| Species | Dormitator latifrons |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L) |
| Size | 16.142 in
39-41 cm (15.4-16.1") |
| pH | 7.5 - 9.5 |
| Temp. | 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 306.15 K |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
6-12 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Pacific Fat Sleeper Goby
[edit] Sexing
- Difficult to sex.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Bottom dweller and a carnivorous predator. Do not keep with fish smaller than this fish's mouth!
[edit] Diet
- Carnivorous, prefering live food. Feed food such as krill, brine shrimp, bloodworm or small pieces of fish.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a sandy substrate with plenty of rocks and caves. Will dig in the substrate and kick up a lot of dirt, so good filtration is a must.
[edit] Behaviour
- A bottom feeder, will root through the substrate looking for food, in the wild it sifts muddy estuaries for plankton. Will also eat any fish that comes close enough and fits in it's mouth.
[edit] Identification
- Body is dark green/brown with numerous small white/cream spots. The body is compressed and the head is flat, it has spines on many of it's dorsal and anal fins.
