Valenciennea puellaris

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Maiden goby  

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This fish comes from the Indo Pacific region and when buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.

Needs substrate as they live in burrows.

Reef compatible

Min. Tank Size 100 litres.

Size 20 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet Carnivore Likes live food such as  invertebrates,  glass shrimp, mosquito larva, and daphnia.Will accept flake, pellets and frozen foods.

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