Blue Spotted Mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirostris)

Familia: Gobiidae

Blue Spotted Mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirostris) es un gobiidae de its native waters; alcanza 8.2–12.1 cm a 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
8.2–12.1 cm
Tanque mínimo
176 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind
Origen
muddy coasts of SE China

Descripción de la especie

Boleophthalmus pectinirostris is a Gobiidae from muddy coasts of SE China. Every rock overhang is real estate; give each fish a cave and the tank stays peaceful. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.2–12.1 cm. A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. Provide fine sand or smooth gravel, a cave per fish, and gentle to moderate flow. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Shallow streams and estuaries over sand
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine sand
Decoración dura
Flat stones and shells
Plantas
Sparse hardy plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere
Dieta
Small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Shrimps in a species setup — A classic pairing for the dedicated
Evitar con
  • Other gobies of the same species without extra caves — Territorial wars over refuges

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males larger and more colourful
Método de cría
Hidden-clutch spawner with paternal care