Family: Eleotridae
Asian sleeper — a Eleotridae from southern Chinese coasts and estuaries, peaceful except over a chosen cave. Reaches 14.2–20.9 cm; pairs or small groups with ample hiding spots. 18–26 °C.
Eleotris acanthopoma, a member of the family Eleotridae, comes from southern Chinese coasts and estuaries, where it inhabits warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful except over a chosen cave and predatory bottom-picker; offer varied small fare, it grows to 14.2–20.9 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Eleotris species in our database include Eleotris oxycephala, Eleotris fusca, Eleotris melanosoma.
A moderate-level species: peaceful except over a chosen cave; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 14.2–20.9 cm as an adult, living middle of the water column. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Predatory bottom-picker; offer varied small fare. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful except over a chosen cave. Recommended tankmates: Shrimps in a species setup — A classic pairing for the dedicated. Avoid Other gobies of the same species without extra caves — Territorial wars over refuges.
Its home waters are southern Chinese coasts and estuaries — warm freshwater streams and lakes, with still to gentle current.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: lays eggs in a sheltered cavity; males fan and guard. Subtle external differences.