J&K Aquatics
Blue Gudgeon
SKU SF116B
RRP £0.00
Suitable for reef aquariums.- Safe with most invertebrates.
- Easy to keep, perfect for beginners.
Suitable for reef aquariums.- Suitable for reef aquariums.
- Safe with most invertebrates.
- Easy to keep, perfect for beginners.
Blue Gudgeon Dartfish/Goby is noted by its solid colouring that will add something different to any reef aquarium. Growing up to 14cm, these need to be kept an aquarium at least 120 litres in capacity. Keep with other fish that are not too big or likely to eat them and feed a mix of small live and frozen marine foods.
Common name(s): Blue Gudgeon, Blue Gudgeon Dartfish, Blue Gudgeon Goby, Blacktail Goby, Blacktail Dartfish,
Scientific name: Ptereleotris heteroptera
Family: Gobiidae
Colour: all over blue, white underside and a black spot on the tail.
Native habitat: Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific.
Potential lifespan: 5 years.
Maximum size (approx.): 14cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Easy, perfect for beginners.
Temperament:
• Peaceful, may fight with their own species if they are housed in too small a tank.
Swimming level:
• Mid and lower levels of a reef. Breeding:
• Egg layer.
Sex: not known.
Temperature:
• 22-26°c
Water parameters:
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4.
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 25ppm, but lower than 5ppm if far better.
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• live and frozen brine shrimp, frozen Mysis, and other small marine foods.
Minimum aquarium size:
• 120 litres,
Cohabitation:
• Will mix with most fish that are not big enough to eat them.
• Do not mix with fish such as Anglerfish, Eels, Frogfish, Groupers, Lionfish, Rays, or Sharks.
Other tips and information:
• Suitable for reef aquariums.
• Good with all corals, may damage branching species when preparing to spawn.
• Safe with most invertebrates.
• Create plenty of hiding places such as caves and rocky out crops.
• 20-25% fortnightly water changes is essential.
• Provide lots of coral rubble and stones, if possible,
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
Scientific name: Ptereleotris heteroptera
Family: Gobiidae
Colour: all over blue, white underside and a black spot on the tail.
Native habitat: Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific.
Potential lifespan: 5 years.
Maximum size (approx.): 14cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Easy, perfect for beginners.
Temperament:
• Peaceful, may fight with their own species if they are housed in too small a tank.
Swimming level:
• Mid and lower levels of a reef. Breeding:
• Egg layer.
Sex: not known.
Temperature:
• 22-26°c
Water parameters:
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4.
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 25ppm, but lower than 5ppm if far better.
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• live and frozen brine shrimp, frozen Mysis, and other small marine foods.
Minimum aquarium size:
• 120 litres,
Cohabitation:
• Will mix with most fish that are not big enough to eat them.
• Do not mix with fish such as Anglerfish, Eels, Frogfish, Groupers, Lionfish, Rays, or Sharks.
Other tips and information:
• Suitable for reef aquariums.
• Good with all corals, may damage branching species when preparing to spawn.
• Safe with most invertebrates.
• Create plenty of hiding places such as caves and rocky out crops.
• 20-25% fortnightly water changes is essential.
• Provide lots of coral rubble and stones, if possible,
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
