Asian sleeper (Eleotris acanthopoma)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

14.2–20.9 cm

Tanque mínimo

500 L

Capa de nado

Middle of the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful except over a chosen cave

Origen

southern Chinese coasts and estuaries

Descripción de la especie

Eleotris acanthopoma, a member of the family Eleotridae, is native to southern Chinese coasts and estuaries. Every rock overhang is real estate; give each fish a cave and the tank stays peaceful. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 14.2–20.9 cm. Pairs or small groups with ample hiding spots. 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. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Pairs or small groups with ample hiding spots

Dieta

Predatory bottom-picker; offer varied small fare

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

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Lays eggs in a sheltered cavity; males fan and guard