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Pholidichthys leucotaenia
A goby with fascinating tunnel-digging behavior. Groups build complex burrow systems in sand.
The engineer goby (Pholidichthys leucotaenia) is an elongated marine fish of the family Pholidichthyidae found on reef and rubble substrate in the western Pacific Ocean. Juveniles display bold yellow-and-black banding that mimics venomous sea snakes for protection, while adults develop a pattern of white longitudinal stripes — a striking ontogenetic transformation. True to its common name, the species is an inveterate burrower, excavating complex tunnel networks through the sandy substrate. Groups kept together construct impressive communal burrow systems, providing endlessly fascinating viewing. A deep sand bed of at least 10 cm is mandatory for natural burrowing behavior. Adults can reach 20–30 cm; a 90-litre or larger aquarium is recommended. Omnivorous and robust, it readily accepts a wide variety of prepared foods.
Origen
Coral reef and sandy rubble substrates of the western Pacific Ocean
Esperanza de vida
8-12 years
Tamaño
20-30cm
Temperatura
23〜26℃
Frozen food, Artificial feed
Deep sand bed (10cm+) required
Eats almost anything
Peaceful and easy to keep with others
Tunneling may disrupt aquascape layout
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Engineer Goby es 23〜26℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Engineer Goby es 8-12 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Engineer Goby típicamente alcanza 20-30cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Engineer Goby se alimenta de: Frozen food, Artificial feed. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Engineer Goby varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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