Periophthalma Prawn-Goby

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Periophthalma Prawn-Goby

This species is known as Periophthalma Prawn-Goby and the correct latin name is Amblyeleotris periophthalma. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Goby family. (e) Origin of this species is Indo-West Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

This Goby is a peaceful fish.

Periophthalma Prawn-Goby can grow up to 11 cm what is approximately 4 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1320cm2 of water surface which is approximately 204 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is easy to keep the Periophthalma Prawn-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.

Periophthalma Prawn-Goby, picture number 1

Periophthalma Prawn-Goby, picture number 2

Periophthalma Prawn-Goby, picture number 3



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