Description
Blue Flash Tile Goby (Hoplolatilus fronticinctus)
Overview:
The Blue Flash Tile Goby is a small, vibrant goby with striking blue flashes along its body and a peaceful, sand-sifting behavior. It adds both color and activity to sandy reef aquariums, making it an appealing choice for marine enthusiasts.
Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically inhabiting sandy or rubble substrates near coral reefs.
Feeding:
Omnivorous. Feeds on small invertebrates, detritus, and microfauna within the substrate. In aquariums, accepts finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, and high-quality sinking pellets. Requires a sandy substrate for natural burrowing and foraging.
Tank Mates:
Peaceful and reef-safe. Compatible with other small, non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid larger, aggressive tank mates.
Aggression:
Non-aggressive and shy; spends much of its time burrowing or sifting sand.
Experience Level:
Intermediate. Needs a mature tank with deep sand beds, stable water parameters, and sufficient space for burrowing.
Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)
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pH: 8.1–8.4
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Salinity: 1.023–1.025
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dKH: 8–12
