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Ctenogobiops tangaroai
Common name: speckled goby. This fish has an elongated body, it lives at the bottom of the aquarium, some are herbivores, thus beneficial for the removal of algae.
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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are 24,90 € with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
| ZONE EUROPE1 200 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 29,89 € |
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| 248,99 à 100 000 € | 39,90 € | ||
| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
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- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
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- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
Ctenogobiops tangaroai: The Discreet and Symbiotic Shrimp Goby
The Ctenogobiops tangaroai is a small, peaceful marine goby that lives in close symbiosis with a pistol shrimp. Native to the coral reefs and sandy lagoons of the Indo-Pacific, this goby is appreciated for its discretion, natural behavior, and unique role in reef biodiversity.
The Ctenogobiops tangaroai goby has a slender and elongated body, predominantly whitish, speckled with small brownish spots that ensure perfect camouflage on the sand. Its graceful appearance and vigilant posture near the burrow make it a discreet yet captivating resident for any well-designed reef aquarium.
A Fascinating Calm and Symbiotic Behavior
The Ctenogobiops tangaroai is famous for its symbiotic relationship with the pistol shrimp. The shrimp digs and maintains the burrow, while the goby provides external surveillance. This unique partnership is based on constant tactile communication between the two species, offering a rare natural spectacle to observe in an aquarium.
With a shy temperament, the Ctenogobiops tangaroai goby prefers a peaceful environment with little disturbance and adapts perfectly to cohabitation with other non-aggressive fish.
A Minimum 100-Liter Aquarium for a Stable Environment
The Ctenogobiops tangaroai can be kept in an aquarium of at least 100 liters with:
- A fine, loose sandy substrate to allow for burrow construction,
- Stable live rocks to provide additional shelters,
- Moderate water movement to preserve sandy areas without disturbing them.
A Carnivorous Diet Based on Small Prey
The Ctenogobiops tangaroai goby is carnivorous and mainly feeds on small benthic prey. In captivity, it readily accepts:
- Live or thawed Artemia, mysis,
- Small pieces of finely chopped shrimp or mollusks,
- Natural microfauna from the substrate.
Feeding twice a day is recommended to support its activity and strengthen its bond with its shrimp partner.
A Perfect Choice for Natural Reef Enthusiasts
The Ctenogobiops tangaroai is a fascinating and discreet species ideal for aquarists seeking authentic natural behavior. Its symbiotic association with a pistol shrimp adds a lively and captivating dimension to any well-designed reef aquarium.
With appropriate substrate, a calm environment, and proper feeding, the Ctenogobiops tangaroai goby becomes a discreet, useful, and moving resident for any reef tank from 100 liters.
Common name: speckled goby. This fish has an elongated body, it lives at the bottom of the aquarium, some are herbivores, thus beneficial for the removal of algae.
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