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Hector's Goby, also known as Hector's Hover Goby, has a bluish-black body with bright yellow horizontal stripes and an eyespot on the dorsal fin.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places is suitable for this fish. It can be included in a reef aquarium and is a sand sifter or burrower. It is non-aggressive towards other fish and will not bother invertebrates in the tank.
Hector's Goby is easy to feed and its diet consists of most marine foods. It consumes large amounts of algae, live black worms, live brine shrimp, and frozen preparations for carnivores.
Like other gobies, they are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Anthias, Basslets, Batfish, Blennies, Boxfish, Butterflyfish, Cardinalfish, Clownfish, Damselfish, Filefish, Hawkfish, Pseudochromis, Puffers and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Hector's Goby (Amblygobius hectori)
Family: Gobiidae Range: Australia, Japan, SE Asia, Red Sea Size: Up to 4.75 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants, sand Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon Light: Medium Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Easy Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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