Dartfish Goby
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Image:Tryssogobius colini.jpg
The Dartfish Goby is ideal for a nano-reef species tank. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
This newly described deep-water goby looks very much like a dartfish with great appeal to many reef aquarists. It is not uncommon, but enters the aquarium trade only on occasion. Like a dartfish, it hovers over the substrate and disappears into a hole when threatened.
Family: Gobiidae
Other common name(s):
- Tiny Dartfish
Native range:
Habitat: In the wild, this species may found in small groups hovering above the substrate.
Maximum length: 5 cm (2 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 19 L (5 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
[edit] Feeding
Meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, pigment-enriched flake food, and Cyclop-eeze (a preferred food for this fish). Feed at least twice a day.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Keep this species singly, in pairs, or in groups if your tank is of moderate size. Do not house with aggressive fishes or with tankmates that can swallow it whole. If pestered, it will hide and not feed.
[edit] Notes
Firefishes may harass it in smaller tanks. Although not as likely to jump out of an open tank as a firefish, it is best to keep the tank covered.
| Common name | Dartfish Goby +, and Tiny Dartfish + |
| Family | Gobiidae + |
| Genus | Tryssogobius + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Maximum length | 2 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 5 gal + |
| Native range | Ryukyu Islands +, Sabah +, and Papua New Guinea + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Specific name | colini + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |