Amblygobius Phalaena (Renled Gobie)
Description
Grisish -colored fish with dark black stripes. He has a black point on the caudal. Spend his day filtering the sand (swallows the sand through the mouth and the "restores" filtered by the oaies. He does not disdain distributed foods (especially the mysis and the artemias) it can happen to eat the filamentous algae (fault better).
The Amblygobius Phalaena fish is a little fish from the Gobiidae family. It measures about 10 cm long and has an elongated and side -compressed body. Its color varies according to the environment in which it lives, ranging from dark gray to light gray, sometimes with dark spots on the body. The Amblygobius Phalaena fish has two pairs of fins, the back pair and the pelvic pair, which allow it to move quickly in the water.
The Amblygobius Phalaena fish is mainly nocturnal and feeds mainly on small crustaceans and worms. He lives in tropical and subtropical waters, often in coral reefs, where he can hide in crevices and cavities to protect himself from predators. Amblygobius phalaena fish is also known for its ability to change color to blend into its environment, which can help it hide from predators.
Amblygobius Phalaena fish is also known for its reproduction. The males build nests in which the females deposit their eggs, which are then fertilized by the males. The males are responsible for the custody of eggs until they hatch, which can take up to a week. Once the eggs are hatched, the frys are autonomous and can eat alone.
In summary, the Amblygobius Phalaena fish is a little nightfall from the Gobiidae family. It lives in tropical and subtropical waters, feeds mainly on small crustaceans and worms, and is known for its ability to change color to blend into its environment. Its reproduction implies the construction of nests by the males and the custody of eggs until they hatch.
Origin
- FamilyGobiidae
- OriginPhilippines
Characteristics
- Adult size15 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeSeawater, hot
- Temperature20 - 30 °C
- pH7,5 - 8,5
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)250 L
Dimorphism
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Reproduction
Yes, but very difficult.
