Sixspot Sleeper Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender goby with a yellowish body and six dark spots or saddle markings along the sides. The dorsal fin is rayed and positioned toward the head, and the fish has a large, subterminal mouth adapted for sifting sand and rubble.
Diet and feeding
Feeds on small crustaceans, copepods, and other micro-organisms found in sand and rubble. In captivity, provide high-quality frozen foods (mysis shrimp, copepod-enriched preparations) and small live foods when available.
Difficulty and care for the Sixspot Sleeper Goby
Moderate - The most common sand-sifter. Requires established tank with plenty of microfauna. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia and Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef.
Keeper notes
The most common sand-sifter alongside the Diamond Goby. Sifts sand for food. Requires established tank with plenty of microfauna.
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