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Cave Goby
Transparent Goby
Family: Gobiidae
Coryphopterus glaucofraenumPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy David BroughBe the first to add a story!The Cave Goby or Transparent Goby has a very interesting coloration (or lack of) and is a great addition to a reef setup!
Most of the Coryphopterus are somewhat transparent like the Cave Goby or Transparent Goby, and most are smaller fish in the 3-5 cm range.
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Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine AquariumBridled / Colon-tail Goby Coryphopterus glaucofrenumReport Broken VideoThe Bridled or Colon-Tail Goby in the wild.This is a great example of the habitat the Bridled or Colon-tail Goby is found in. It is curious, though wary of the diver, making quick darts and stops, typical of a goby. You can see the DISTINCT ":" colon shape in brownish black at the base of the tail, and if you freeze the video, you can see that mid-eye bar that runs horizontally from the eye to the beginning of the pectoral fin. This is a pale version, lacking the brown "X" markings on the body, but has orange, tan and iridescent blue and white spotting! They only reach 3" so they are great in a nano, and happy in larger tanks as well, as long as the tank mates are peaceful, or not paid attention to by upper level swimmers.
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Maintenance difficulty: The Cave Goby or Transparent Goby is easy to keep, they are ideal for a reef environment. Provide plenty of caves and hiding places.
Maintenance/Foods: This fish is a typical goby eating small crustaceans and other small marine organisms. Live brine is ideal for the aquarium.
Habitat: Natural geographic location: Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Cabo San Roque, Brazil; throughout the Caribbean Sea.
Social Behaviors: Typical goby behavior, they are peaceful with other fish and only come out to eat.
Sex: Sexual differences: We have found no information although most male gobies have a longer dorsal fin.
Breeding/Reproduction: We have found no information at this time (10/01/99).
Light: Recommended light levels: No special requirements.
Temperature: No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish is between 74 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Length/Diameter of fish: Cave Goby or Transparent Goby adults can grow to 2.5-5.0 cm (1-2 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size: A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom Usually spends most of its' time on rockwork or live rock near the bottom. A bottom dweller.
Availability: This fish is rarely available and is moderately expensive.
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