Shimofuri goby (Tridentiger bifasciatus)

Familia: Gobiidae

Shimofuri goby (Tridentiger bifasciatus) es un gobiidae de Central and North America; alcanza 8.2–12.1 cm a 2–20 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
10–25 °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
E China, Korea & Japan

Descripción de la especie

From the waters of E China, Korea & Japan comes Tridentiger bifasciatus, a member of the family Gobiidae. A benthic percher that spends its days darting between rock, glass and cave — structure decides its temperament. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.2–12.1 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 10–25 °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