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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Gobies

Black Clown Goby Gobiodon strangulatus

Black Clown Goby (Gobiodon strangulatus)  
Black Clown Goby Gobiodon strangulatus
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  Family:  Gobiidae
  Maximum Size:  1.5 inches
  Temperament:  Passive
  Stamina:  Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Lower Tank Area

  Captive Breeding:  Good
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

  Aquarium Compatibility


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   A terrific little fish for the passive reef tank. It prefers coral rubble and branches to hide in, as well as for spawning. It will also sift through the substrate in search of food and if there is not established substrate in the tank, it will need many feedings a day.   
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The Black Clown Goby (Gobiodon strangulatus) belongs to the family named Gobiidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 1.5 inches in length, the Black Clown Goby is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Gobiodon strangulatus should not be housed in a tank less than 30 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places and a well established aquarium.

  
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