Exyrias
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Family: Gobiidae
Species in Genus Exyrias:
none
HIGHFIN GOBIES
These larger sand-dwelling gobies are interesting to watch and fairly proficient at keeping the upper layers of a sand bed agitated.
Keep just one per tank unless the aquarium is large. Their robust size means that they are likely to bully a wider range of goby tankmates. Still, they are shy gobies and will need good hiding places on the sand bed (like a cave or overhang).
Target feeding may be necessary to ensure they get enough to eat. They will quickly decimate worm populations in a shallow sand bed. They are less likely to bury corals than the Valenciennea species and are also not as likely to jump out of a tank (although this may happen if they are pestered by more aggressive fishes).
| Family | Gobiidae + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Text credit | SWM + |