Elacatinus multifasciatum

Greenbanded Goby

Green Banded Goby

 

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

Water Conditions
Type:Saltwater
Temperature:76.5° F (24.72° C)
pH:8.23
General Hardness (GH):10
Salinity:1.022

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.
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.

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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Sources:http://www.liveaquaria.com
http://www.fishdb.com
http://www.marinescene.com
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.reeflounge.com
http://www.aquacon.com

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