Valenciennea bella, commonly known as the Elegant Sleeper Goby, is a peaceful and fascinating addition to marine aquariums. Sold as a pair, these gobies are available in various sizes to suit your tank setup.
These fish are renowned for their natural burrowing behaviour, sifting through sandy substrates to find food while aerating the sand bed. This makes them excellent for maintaining substrate health and promoting a balanced aquarium environment.
Care and Husbandry
- Temperament: Peaceful and non-aggressive, suitable for community tanks with other non-territorial species.
- Diet: Carnivorous; feed a varied diet including frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and high-quality sinking pellets.
- Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres (20 gallons) recommended to provide ample space for burrowing and swimming.
- Water Parameters: Maintain stable marine conditions with temperature 24-27°C, salinity 1.023-1.025, and pH 8.1-8.4.
- Substrate: Fine sand is essential to allow natural digging and burrowing behaviour.
- Compatibility: Best kept with peaceful tank mates; avoid aggressive or highly territorial species.
Additional Notes
Valenciennea bella pairs often form monogamous bonds and may be observed engaging in cooperative burrowing. Providing a sandy substrate and hiding places will encourage natural behaviours and reduce stress.
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