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Sleeper banded goby

Amblygobius phalaena

Neptune’s rating:

53
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  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessModerate
  • Liters per Fish75 L
  • OriginIndo-pacific Region
  • pH7.0 - 8.3
  • PopularityModerate
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
  • VibrancyModerately Vibrant

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Sleeper banded goby

The Sleeper Banded Goby, Amblygobius phalaena, features a coloration of pale brown with darker brown horizontal stripes running the length of its body, complemented by a white underside. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region. This species of goby possesses a long, slender body and can grow up to about 6 inches in length. In the aquarium hobby, the Sleeper Banded Goby is moderately well-known, particularly appreciated for its sand sifting behavior that makes it beneficial for reef and marine aquariums by helping to keep the substrate clean.

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