This marine aquarium fish is known as
Engineer Goby and the correct latin name is
Pholidichthys leucotaenia. It belongs to the
Convict Blenny family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Western Central Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful fish.
Engineer Goby can grow up to 34 cm what is approximately 13 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 4080cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 632 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Engineer Goby fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
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