Dusky Mud Hopper (Periophthalmus modestus) ist ein Gobiidae aus its native waters; etwa 11.5–16.8 cm bei 18–26 °C.
Pflegeparameter
Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
11.5–16.8 cm
Mindestaquarium
339 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Calm bottom resident with clear territory boundaries
Herkunft
muddy coasts of SE China
Artübersicht
From the waters of muddy coasts of SE China comes Periophthalmus modestus, a member of the family Gobiidae. A benthic percher that spends its days darting between rock, glass and cave — structure decides its temperament. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 11.5–16.8 cm. Singly or in pairs; every fish needs its own refuge. Caves, stable pairs and clean sand keep this fish far calmer than open, bare tanks ever will. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Natürlicher Lebensraum
Lebensraum
Shallow streams and estuaries over sand
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate
Aquascaping & Technik
Substrat
Fine sand
Harte Dekoration
Flat stones and shells
Pflanzen
Sparse hardy plants
Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung
Schwarmverhalten
Singly or in pairs; every fish needs its own refuge
Fütterung
Meaty foods; train onto frozen then pellets
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover