Candi River Goby (Rhinogobius candidianus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

4.7–6.8 cm

Tanque mínimo

55 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful except over a chosen cave

Origen

arroyos de montaña del E y S de China

Descripción de la especie

Rhinogobius candidianus, a member of the family Gobiidae, is native to mountain streams of E & S China. Every rock overhang is real estate; give each fish a cave and the tank stays peaceful. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.7–6.8 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

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

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

Males larger and more colourful

Método de cría

Lays eggs in a sheltered cavity; males fan and guard