Tomiyamichthys
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Family: Gobiidae
Species in Genus Tomiyamichthys:
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TOMIYAMA GOBIES
Although not as stunningly pigmented as other shrimp gobies, these can be fascinating additions to a reef aquarium. There are approximately four species in this genus of shrimp-associated gobies, ranging in size from 2.4 to 3.9 in. (6 to 10 cm).
Feed them twice a day with meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, pigment-enriched flake food, and Cyclop-eeze.
They tend not to be overly aggressive and can be shy when first placed in a tank. A single individual can be housed in a tank as small as 5 gallons, while it is prudent to keep more than one (unless a known heterosexual pair) in a tank of 30 gallons or more.
They are slender-bodied and are not as likely to do harm to other gobies as some of their larger shrimp goby cousins (e.g., Cryptocentrus species). They may be picked on by other benthic fishes, like more aggressive gobies, hawkfishes, damsels, and sand perches. If startled, they will jump out of an open tank.
Some sexual dimorphism has been reported—individuals that sport larger first dorsal fins are said to be males.
| Family | Gobiidae + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Text credit | SWM + |