Family: Gobiidae
Yellowfin goby — a Gobiidae from coasts of China, Korea & Japan, peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. Reaches 22.5–33 cm; a bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. 18–26 °C.
Acanthogobius flavimanus, a member of the family Gobiidae, comes from China and Japan, where it inhabits shallow streams and estuaries over sand. Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind and small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods, it grows to 22.5–33 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Acanthogobius species in our database include Acanthogobius hasta.
A moderate-level species: peaceful but territorial toward its own kind; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Stable temperate range.
Full size is 22.5–33 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods. It forages naturally over fine sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind — pair it with Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing and skip Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover.
Comes from China and Japan: shallow streams and estuaries over sand. Expect still to gentle current and moderate.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Hidden-clutch spawner with paternal care. Males larger and more colourful.