Elacatinus multifasciatumGreenbanded GobyGreen Banded Goby |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 4.52 cm (1.78 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Compatability: | Community Reef Safe Should not be kept with larger, aggressive fish. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 10 Gallons (37.85) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 2 - 3 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Saltwater |
| Temperature: | 76.5° F (24.72° C) |
| pH: | 8.23 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 10 |
| Salinity: | 1.022 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Carnivorous.
Feeds mainly on plankton in the wild.
Live and frozen brine shrimp, frozen mysis shrimp, table shrimp, and/or frozen carnivore food.
A large variety of foods is recommended, both meat and algae based. |
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| Swimming Level: | Middle and Bottom |
| Schooling: | Yes |
| Minimum School Size: | 3 |
| Setup: | Must be given plenty of hiding places.
May benefit from being kept with an urchin as they sometimes are found perched between their spines. |
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic.
Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Central and South America.
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 1 - 2 |
| Sexing: | Not sexually dimorphic.
However, when needed are capable of changing gender to accommodate breeding. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg Layer |
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