Delicate Goby (Elacatinus delicate)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elacatinus is a small, slender fish, typically reaching about 5 cm in length. It has an olive-yellow body with a distinctive horizontal white band near the tail. Notable features include its large eyes and protruding lower jaw.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, rotifers, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp
Difficulty and care for the Delicate Goby
Moderate - Delicate Goby requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
The Elacatinus delicate is natively found in the Caribbean Sea, primarily along the coastlines of Cuba, Jamaica, Honduras, and the Bahamas. They inhabit coral reefs at a depth range between 1-50 meters.
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