Amblygobius albimaculatus

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Butterfly Goby
Butterfly Goby
Species Amblygobius albimaculatus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 17.78 cm

5-7 " (12.7-17.8cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

303.15 K
86 °F
545.67 °R
22 -30 °C (71.6-86°F)

Water Hardness

8-10

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

2-6 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Butterfly Goby, Tailspot Goby, Tailspot Reef Goby

[edit] Sexing

Males with 3 black spots near base of 2nd dorsal fin and round spots on cheek; females with brown-edged band from upper lip to upper operculum.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

This fish can easily starve in captivity, they can be fussy eaters. They prefer to eat continuously, rooting around in the substrate for algae, crustaceans and worms.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

A bottom dwelling sand-sifting goby. Will dig in the substrate and hover slightly above it.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

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Facts about Amblygobius albimaculatus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Butterfly Goby
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Gobiidae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 7 in (17.78 cm)  +
Maximum age 6  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 303.15 K (30 °C, 86 °F, 545.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Amblygobius albimaculatus
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