Familia: Gobiidae
Largesnout Goby es un gobio de agua dulce originario de costas y estuarios del S de China. Alcanza 11.2–16.5 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Awaous melanocephalus is a Gobiidae from southern Chinese coasts and estuaries. In the wild it prefers shallow streams and estuaries over sand; in the aquarium it stays peaceful except over a chosen cave. Plan on 11.2–16.5 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Non-goby bottom fish.
Dificultad media. Peaceful except over a chosen cave; Pairs or small groups with ample hiding spots.
Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Alcanza 11.2–16.5 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 327 L.
Predatory bottom-picker; offer varied small fare. Forraja sobre fine sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Sí, con criterio. Peaceful except over a chosen cave — combínalo con Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing. Aleja Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover.
Su hábitat natural es costas y estuarios del S de China, en shallow streams and estuaries over sand.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: lays eggs in a sheltered cavity; males fan and guard. Males larger and more colourful.