Red Striped Goby (Trimma cana)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender goby with a translucent to pale body featuring distinctive red or orange longitudinal stripes running the length of the body. Males are typically more colorful than females, and the fish displays delicate fin rays and a subterminal mouth.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and enriched brine shrimp. Offer multiple small feedings daily rather than one large meal to match their natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Red Striped Goby
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii, typically found in coral reef environments at moderate to significant depths.
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