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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.
產地
Coral reef and sandy rubble substrates of the western Pacific Ocean
壽命
8-12 years
體型
20-30cm
溫度
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. 這是一個適合初學者的物種。不需要特殊設備或經驗,基本的飼養設置即可成功飼養。
Engineer Goby的理想溫度為23〜26℃。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Engineer Goby的平均壽命為8-12 years。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Engineer Goby成年後通常可達20-30cm。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Engineer Goby的食物為:Frozen food, Artificial feed。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Engineer Goby的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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