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Valenciennea longipinnis
Common name: Goby Fish. This fish has an elongated gray body with black spots. For its well-being, it is preferable to have a sandy bottom with coral fragments in a reef aquarium so that it can build its protective burrow. It is preferable to introduce Valenciennea sexguttata in pairs.
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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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| See all delivery fees | Cart amount | Delivery fees |
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
Delivery fees for other zones:
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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 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert | ||
| ZONE EUROPE2 210 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 39,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | 39,90 € | ||
| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
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Data sheet
- 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.
- Maintenance
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Food
- Carnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Compatible
- Recommended number
- Alone or in a couple
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 20 cm
- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Impossible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
Valenciennea longipinnis: the burrowing goby, discreet and useful for reef aquariums
The Valenciennea longipinnis is a marine burrowing goby appreciated for its natural behavior and essential role in maintaining the substrate of reef aquariums. Native to the sandy lagoons of the Indo-Pacific, this discreet fish is ideal for medium to large-sized aquariums.
The Valenciennea longipinnis goby has a light gray elongated body dotted with small black spots distributed along its length. Its slender silhouette and calm demeanor make it an elegant inhabitant that spends most of its time sifting through the sand and constructing its protective burrow.
A peaceful burrowing behavior
The Valenciennea longipinnis is a peaceful burrowing goby that spends its time sifting the substrate for food and creating burrows under live rocks. This natural behavior contributes to the oxygenation of the sand and limits the accumulation of organic waste.
It is preferable to keep this burrowing goby in pairs to observe natural interactions and promote behavioral stability in the aquarium.
A spacious aquarium of at least 200 liters
The Valenciennea longipinnis requires a reef aquarium of at least 200 liters to provide the necessary space for its burrowing activity. The setup should include:
- A fine sandy substrate to allow it to properly sift through the sand,
- Coral fragments to facilitate the construction of its burrow,
- Stable live rocks forming safe shelters.
An omnivorous diet oriented towards the substrate
The Valenciennea longipinnis goby is a benthic omnivore. It feeds on small organic particles present in the sand as well as foods distributed in the aquarium. It accepts:
- Live or thawed brine shrimp, mysis,
- Natural benthic microfauna present in the substrate,
- Sinking marine pellets suitable for bottom-dwelling gobies.
Feeding twice a day is recommended to maintain its vitality and prevent weight loss, especially in cases of high food competition.
A discreet and indispensable excavator for reef aquariums
The Valenciennea longipinnis is an excellent choice for maintaining a live and healthy substrate in a reef aquarium. Its discretion, constant burrowing activity, and peaceful nature make it a valued resident for aquarists seeking authentic natural behavior.
With a rich sandy substrate, a secure environment, and suitable feeding, the burrowing goby Valenciennea longipinnis will become a valuable and discreet ally for the biological balance of your reef aquarium starting from 200 liters.
Common name: Goby Fish. This fish has an elongated gray body with black spots. For its well-being, it is preferable to have a sandy bottom with coral fragments in a reef aquarium so that it can build its protective burrow. It is preferable to introduce Valenciennea sexguttata in pairs.
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