Valencienne Goby Fish
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When you like
variety in a reef aquarium, both in color and size, you might
consider this interesting medium-sized fish. The Valenciennea
Muralis, is more commonly known as the Valencienne Goby or
Orange Goby, although strictly speaking, its color is not a true
orange.
The Valencienne
Goby at adulthood measures an average of five inches long, with
a narrow body for ease of zipping in and out of caves and small
spaces.
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Their coloring consists of red vertical stripes outlined with
blue, on the slightly larger head, with some extension of the
stripes onto the body. The dorsal fin has reds stripes and a
dark tip while the anal fin has only the strips, and the caudal
fin has red ocelli. Just below the mouth is an area of bright
yellow.
In nature you would find them inhabiting the shallow areas
around a lagoon reef, with adults pairing off for life, and
youngsters living in small groups. They eat tiny sea creatures
by sifting sand through their mouths, but in your reef aquarium,
will appreciate a diet of shrimp, mosquito larvae and tubifex
worms.
In ideal conditions, the Valencienne Goby can spawn as often as
every 8-10 days. The female will lay her eggs on the underside
of a rock, which means providing her with a handy surface, such
as a cave made from flat pieces of shale that is thoroughly
cleaned. Once eggs are attached, the male comes along and
fertilizes them, then remains to "fan" the eggs for the 4-5 days
it takes to hatch. |
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