{"product_id":"blue-gudgeon-goby","title":"Blue Gudgeon Goby","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUICK STATS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ Planktivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef-Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Max Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 Gallons or Larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLUE GUDGEON GOBY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gudgeon Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also commonly called the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gudgeon Dartfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlacktail Dartfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePtereleotris heteroptera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePtereleotris microlepis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), is a peaceful reef-safe fish known for its slender body, soft blue coloration, dark tail marking, and graceful hovering swimming style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many gobies that spend most of their time sitting directly on the sandbed, Blue Gudgeon Gobies are more active in the water column. They often hover near rockwork, sand, or burrow entrances and quickly dart into shelter when startled. Basically, a beautiful little blue fish with the reflexes of someone who heard a noise in the basement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species does best in peaceful community aquariums with stable water quality, open swimming space, and plenty of hiding places. They are generally reef-safe and should not bother corals or common invertebrates. They may be kept singly, in pairs, or sometimes in small groups in larger aquariums with enough space and shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Image is a representation of what to expect. The fish you receive may vary slightly in size, color, markings, and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum tank size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for a Blue Gudgeon Goby. While they are not bulky fish, they are active hoverers and benefit from both open swimming room and secure hiding spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor pairs or small groups, a larger aquarium is strongly preferred. More space helps reduce stress, gives each fish room to retreat, and makes the whole “peaceful group fish” idea less dependent on wishful thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHABITAT RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gudgeon Gobies do best in established aquariums with open swimming space, rockwork, and access to safe hiding areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a mix of open swimming space and live rock with caves, ledges, and crevices. These fish often stay near shelter and retreat quickly when startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand or fine aragonite is recommended. Blue Gudgeon Gobies may use burrows or low shelter areas, so a softer substrate is preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Live rock is useful for shelter, territory, biological filtration, and overall security. Multiple hiding places are especially helpful if keeping more than one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A mature aquarium is preferred. Stable biological filtration, consistent water quality, and an established food routine will help reduce stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tight-fitting lid is strongly recommended. Blue Gudgeon Gobies are known jumpers, because apparently the aquarium itself was not enough of a life plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER PARAMETERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gudgeon Gobies are generally hardy once established, but they still need clean, stable marine conditions. “Peaceful dartfish” does not mean “immune to chaos,” even though the hobby does enjoy testing that theory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72-78°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1-8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.020-1.025 specific gravity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ammonia and nitrite should remain undetectable. Nitrate should be kept as low as reasonably possible, ideally below 20 ppm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate flow is ideal. Provide enough movement to keep the aquarium oxygenated and move waste toward filtration, but avoid extremely strong direct flow that makes the fish struggle to hover comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gudgeon Gobies are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarnivorous planktivores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that naturally feed on small drifting foods such as zooplankton and tiny crustaceans. In aquariums, they should be offered small, frequent meals that are easy for them to catch in the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIMARY DIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen Food:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, cyclops, marine blends, and other appropriately sized frozen foods. We at Summit City Coral prefer frozen foods such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLRS Reef Frenzy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepared Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality small marine pellets, flakes, and prepared carnivore foods can help provide a balanced diet once the fish is eating reliably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copepods, amphipods, live brine shrimp, and other small live foods can help encourage feeding, especially in newly introduced or shy individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Meaty Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finely chopped marine foods and small plankton-sized foods can help support natural feeding behavior. Larger chunky foods may be ignored because this fish is built more like a delicate hover noodle than a seafood disposal unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEEDING FREQUENCY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed small amounts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-2 times per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-3 times per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for new, shy, or thinner individuals. In community tanks, make sure food reaches the Blue Gudgeon Goby before faster tank mates inhale everything like tiny aquatic vacuum cleaners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gudgeon Gobies are peaceful and work best in calm community reef aquariums. They should be housed with tank mates that will not harass, chase, or outcompete them too aggressively for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMMON TANK MATES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clownfish, cardinalfish, peaceful wrasses, firefish, gobies, blennies, chromis, peaceful dwarf angelfish, tangs in larger aquariums, and other calm community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive damsels, dottybacks that may harass them, large predatory fish, aggressive wrasses, triggers, groupers, lionfish, and any fish likely to bully or eat them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Gudgeon Gobies can sometimes be kept in pairs or small groups, especially in larger aquariums with plenty of hiding places. Monitor for chasing or stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Safe with cleaner shrimp, hermit crabs, snails, urchins, and most common reef invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Gudgeon Gobies are considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef-safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should not bother soft corals, LPS, SPS, zoanthids, mushrooms, clams, or anemones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEHAVIORAL NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and shy to moderately visible once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwimming Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often hovers in the water column near shelter rather than perching directly on the bottom like many gobies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStartle Response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quick to retreat into rockwork or burrows when frightened. This is normal behavior, not a dramatic personal insult, though it may feel like one after you paid for the fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup Keeping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May do well in pairs or small groups in larger, peaceful aquariums. Provide multiple hiding spots to reduce stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent for reef tanks. They generally ignore coral and invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Risk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shy individuals can be outcompeted by faster or aggressive feeders. Watch body condition and make sure they are getting enough food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurrow\/Shelter Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May use rock crevices, low caves, or burrow-like spaces for security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tight-fitting lid is strongly recommended. Dartfish are excellent jumpers and apparently believe gravity is a negotiable concept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCLIMATION PROCESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis acclimation method helps reduce stress by gradually introducing the fish to your aquarium’s temperature and water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. TURN OFF THE LIGHTS \u0026amp; ATO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn off aquarium lights to reduce stress. If you have an Auto Top Off system, switch it off before starting acclimation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. FLOAT THE BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloat the sealed bag in the aquarium for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow the temperature in the bag to equalize with the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. OPEN BAG, ADD FISH TO CONTAINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully open the bag and transfer the fish and shipping water into a clean bucket or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. ACCLIMATE USING TANK WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4 cup of tank water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the container every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 minutes for 40 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. TRANSFER FISH TO AQUARIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce acclimation is complete, gently transfer the fish into the aquarium using a net or specimen container. Discard the shipping water. Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. REFILL THE AQUARIUM WITH SALTWATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may need to replace the saltwater removed during acclimation with fresh mixed saltwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summit City Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805351280923,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/5100\/5999\/files\/IMG_1299.jpg?v=1780964235","url":"https:\/\/www.summitcitycoral.com\/products\/blue-gudgeon-goby","provider":"Summit City Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}