Cryptocentrus cinctus (Gobie Sulfur)
Description
The Cinptus Cryptocentrus is a fish from the Gobiidae family, native to the warm and shallow waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is a gray-brown fish with darker spots on the sides and a white strip that crosses the middle of his body. Its adult length is approximately 10 centimeters, but it can reach a maximum size of 15 centimeters.
The Cinptus cryptocentrus is a gregarious fish that lives in groups in coral reefs. It feeds mainly on shrimp and small fish which it captures using its sharp teeth and its powerful jaws. The Cinptus cryptocentrus is also known to be a cavalry fish, that is to say that it often moves by jumping out of the water to catch its prey.
The Cinptus Cryptocentrus is a peaceful fish that has no danger for humans. It is often used in domestic aquariums because of its attractive color and its social personality. However, it is important to maintain it in an adequate environment with hot and shallow water so that it can prosper.
Due to its popularity as a company Animal, the Cinptus Cryptocentrus is also the subject of mass breeding in aquaculture farms. However, this practice can endanger wild populations by exposing them to diseases and parasites that could be introduced by farming fish.
In summary, the Cinptus cryptochentrus is a gray-brown fish with a white strip on the body, native to coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Ocean. It is a gregarious fish that feeds mainly on shrimp and small fish, and is often used in domestic aquariums due to its color and social personality. However, it is important to keep it in an adequate environment so that it can prosper.
Origin
- FamilyGobiidae
- OriginIndopacific
Characteristics
- Adult size8 cm
- BehaviourPleasant, to separate
- FoodCarnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeSeawater, hot
Data to check
Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Temperature, pH, Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).
