Elacatinus oceanops, commonly referred to as the Neon Goby, is a popular choice for marine aquarium enthusiasts seeking a peaceful and visually striking fish. This species is tank-bred, ensuring hardiness and adaptability to captive conditions.
Appearance and Size: The Neon Goby displays a slender body with a striking iridescent blue stripe running from the snout to the tail, contrasting against a dark body. Available in various sizes, adults typically reach up to 5 cm (2 inches) in length.
Temperament and Compatibility: Known for its peaceful nature, Elacatinus oceanops coexists well with other non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. It is an excellent addition to community reef tanks.
Diet: This goby thrives on a varied diet including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality marine flakes or pellets. Supplementing with live foods can encourage natural foraging behaviour.
Tank Requirements: A minimum tank size of 75 litres (20 gallons) is recommended to provide adequate swimming space and territory. Stable water parameters with temperatures between 24-27°C, salinity of 1.020-1.025 SG, and pH of 8.1-8.4 are ideal.
Reef Compatibility: Elacatinus oceanops is reef safe and can be kept comfortably with corals and sessile invertebrates.
Care Level: Suitable for aquarists with beginner to intermediate experience due to its hardy nature and straightforward care requirements.
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