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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Species Profile: Amblygobius phalaena

Common Names: Brown-Barred Goby, Sleeper Banded Goby, Bullet Goby, Rock Mover Goby, Dragon Goby, Pistol Goby, Harbor Goby, Pennant Goby
Hails from: Indo Pacific
Diet: Omnivore, crustaceans in sand, copepods.
Minimum Tank: 20 gallon
Reef Compatible: Yes
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive to Con-specifics, unless mated pair
Size: 2 to 6 inches
A beautiful addition to a reef aquarium. This fish will keep your sand clean but may decide to move a few rocks. He may also spit sand on your live-rock and corals which can be removed with a turkey baster from time to time. A pretty cheap fish at your LFS, at about $30.

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