Candy Stripe Goby (Awaous flavus)

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Candy Stripe Goby

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Candy Stripe Goby

Awaous flavus

132 Litres (35 US G.)

7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")

sg

1 - 1.015

pH

6.0 - 8.0

25 -27 °C (77-80.6°F)

9-19 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Gobiidae





Additional names

Candy Stripe Goby

Additional scientific names

Awaous strigatus, Euctenogobius strigatus, Gobius kraussii, Awaous decemlineatus, Gobionellus strigatus. Euctenogobius badius, Gobius flavus


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Will be peaceful if kept as the only Goby species, will be territorial towards other Gobies. Can be kept in a group of its own species.

Diet

An omnivore that will accept most foods including pellets, flake and algae as well as live/frozen foods such as tubifex and brine shrimp.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day. A bottom feeder so ensure food will sink.

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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