Saltwater
Mural goby
Valenciennea muralis
Gobiidae, Gobiinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 16 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 106 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
106 liters97 × 33 × 33 cm · For one fish
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Lives wild in Australia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and 10 more countries.
More about the species
About the species
Inhabits shallow coastal sand and rubble flats, often near mangroves. Occur in areas of fine sand in shallow lagoon reefs. Adults occur in pairs while juveniles were often seen in small groups. Feed on small invertebrates by sifting mouthfuls of sand. Monogamous. Oviparous. Breeding pairs are commonly found sharing a single burrow.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Eleotris lineata
- Eleotris muralis
- Eleotris nigrifilis
- Eleotris trabeatus
- Eleotroides muralis
- Valencienna muralis
In other languages
- Goby, Lined gudgeon, Mural glider goby, Mural glidergoby, Mural sleeper-goby, Striped Goby
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.