Red-spotted Goby (Rhinogobius rubromaculatus)

Familia: Gobiidae

Red-spotted Goby (Rhinogobius rubromaculatus) es un gobiidae de its native waters; alcanza 2.5–3.7 cm a 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
2.5–3.7 cm
Tanque mínimo
25 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind
Origen
mountain streams of E & S China

Descripción de la especie

Gobiidae species Rhinogobius rubromaculatus comes from mountain streams of E & S China. A benthic percher that spends its days darting between rock, glass and cave — structure decides its temperament. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 2.5–3.7 cm. A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. Caves, stable pairs and clean sand keep this fish far calmer than open, bare tanks ever will. 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
  • Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover

Cría y notas

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