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GOBY – ENGINEER Pholidichthys leucotaenia

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The Engineer Goby, also referred to as the Convict Goby or Worm Goby, is native to the Indo-Pacific. The markings of an Engineer goby change as it grows. When small, Engineer gobies have blue-black and white horizontal markings. As they get larger, these markings change into vertical bands. Engineer gobies are beloved by hobbyists for their relatively hardy nature, peaceful demeanor and unique appearance. Furthermore, Engineer gobies have a cool behavioral quirk in that they often make a burrow or two under the live rock in the aquarium, to which all individuals will retreat to suddenly if alerted. Engineer gobies are best kept in pairs or small groups; all individuals should be introduced at once. While typically offered at small sizes, an adult Engineer goby can reach an impressive size of approximately 12″.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Gobies, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Livestock Tags: CARE LEVEL | EASY, GOBY, LIVE, MIN TANK SIZE | 55, REEF COMPATIBLE | WITH CAUTION, SALT FISH, TEMPERAMENT | PEACEFUL
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Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: With Caution

General Description: The Engineer Goby, also referred to as the Convict Goby or Worm Goby, is native to the Indo-Pacific. The markings of an Engineer goby change as it grows. When small, Engineer gobies have blue-black and white horizontal markings. As they get larger, these markings change into vertical bands. Engineer gobies are beloved by hobbyists for their relatively hardy nature, peaceful demeanor and unique appearance. Furthmore, Engineer gobies have a cool behavioral quirk in that they often make a burrow or two under the live rock in the aquarium, to which all individuals will retreat to suddenly if alerted. Engineer gobies are best kept in pairs or small groups; all individuals should be introduced at once. While typically offered at small sizes, an adult Engineer goby can reach an impressive size of approximately 12″.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Engineer gobies are primarily carnivorous. A diet largely consisting of high quality, vitamin enriched frozen preparations is absolutely necessary to maintain optimal health, coloration, and immune function. Such foods can include, but are not limited to, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, calanus, cyclopeeze and rotifers. Suitable frozen food options will change as your Engineer goby grows. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements. Multiple, small feedings per day rather than one large feeding will also create more of a natural environment for the Engineer goby as it would feed in the wild. Engineer gobies may accept high quality flake and pellet foods.

Care Requirements: A minimum 55 gallon aquarium is ideal to house a pair or small group of juvenile Engineer gobies; a larger group, or more mature individuals, will require more space. Engineer gobies enjoy a variety of rock work and crevices to take refuge in or under in order to feel secure. A several inch deep sandbed is required for their natural burrow-digging behavior; also ensure your live rock stack is secure and stable for this reason. Despite their large adult size, do not house Engineer gobies with overly aggressive and pugnacious tank-mates. Engineer gobies are to be added “with caution” into a reef aquarium because very small, decorative invertebrates could be at risk with adult specimens. Additionally, because Engineer gobies do dig burrows, this may be viewed as undesirable in a reef setting. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 2″ to 3-1/2″; Medium: 4″ to 5-1/2″; Large: 6″ to 8″; X-Large: 8″+

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge is automatically applied to your total. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to sign for the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via FedEx priority Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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