Sleeper Striped Goby (Valenciennea longipinnis)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender goby with elongated body and pointed snout, displaying pale tan to yellowish coloration with distinctive thin dark stripes or bands running along the body. The dorsal and anal fins are notably elongated, giving the species its characteristic appearance.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and small frozen preparations. This goby is a benthic forager and prefers frequent small feedings of appropriately-sized prey items.
Difficulty and care for the Sleeper Striped Goby
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found in shallow sandy and rubble areas of coral reef environments.
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