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Sleeper Goby, Fat Sleeper, Jade Sleeper Goby
Scientific Name:
Dormitator maculatus
Description:
Jade Sleeper Gobies are tube-shaped fish, female with blue/gray coloration while the male has the same base coloration, but is more colorful having orange and green on his stomach and dorsal.
They do best in brackish waters, but hard freshwater or even full saltwater are options.
These fish are extremely personable. For the first couple of weeks, I never saw them as they were always hiding in the rocks. But now they swim right into my hand to retrieve whatever food I happen to be offering.
They do best in brackish waters, but hard freshwater or even full saltwater are options.
These fish are extremely personable. For the first couple of weeks, I never saw them as they were always hiding in the rocks. But now they swim right into my hand to retrieve whatever food I happen to be offering.
Origin:
North to South America: along the Atlantic slope from North Carolina to southeastern Brazil.
Max Size:
Larger than 24 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
150 gallons
Swim Area:
All Areas
Life Span:
10 Years or more
Temperature Range (F):
72 - 77 F
pH:
7.0 - 8.5
Hardness (dH):
8 - 12
Diet:
Omnivore
Additional Diet Information:
They will eat just about anything you offer. Pellets, bloodworms, krill, clams, earthworms, etc.
Gender Difference:
Dimorphic
Differences between male and female:
Female is blue/gray, while the male has the same base coloration, but is more colorful having orange and green on his stomach and dorsal.
Breeding:
Cave Spawner
Temperament/Social Behavior:
Peaceful, Tolerant, Solitary
Common Diseases:
Availability:
Occasionally Available
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