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Valenciennea wardii 6-8 cm

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Valenciennea wardi

Common name: Sleeper Goby Fish. This fish has a white body with orange and 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 as a pair.

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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
18 cm
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Reproduction
Impossible
Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

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Valenciennea wardii: the sleeper goby, a discreet burrower for reefs

The Valenciennea wardii, also known as the sleeper goby, is a highly valued marine burrowing goby for its natural behavior and essential ecological role in reef aquariums. Native to the tropical sandy bottoms of the Indo-Pacific, this goby is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to maintain a living and clean substrate.

The Valenciennea wardii goby has a creamy white body speckled with orange and black spots. With its slender appearance and bright hues, it adds both aesthetics and natural activity to the bottom of your reef aquarium.

A useful and peaceful burrowing behavior

The Valenciennea wardii is a calm and discreet fish that spends most of its time sifting through the sand, capturing small food particles along the way. It also builds protective burrows under rocks, helping to aerate the substrate and limit the accumulation of organic matter.

It is highly recommended to introduce this sleeper goby in pairs to promote natural behavior and reduce stress. Once the pair is formed, their cooperation in maintaining the burrow is fascinating to observe.

A spacious aquarium starting at 200 liters

The Valenciennea wardii requires a reef aquarium of at least 200 liters to thrive fully. It is essential to provide:

  • A fine and clean sandy substrate to facilitate its burrowing activity,
  • Stable coral fragments and live rocks to secure its burrow,
  • A calm environment without large benthic predators.

An omnivorous diet based on benthic particles

The Valenciennea wardii goby is omnivorous. It primarily feeds on small organic particles contained in the sand, but in captivity, it also accepts:

  • Live or thawed brine shrimp, mysis,
  • Natural microfauna present on live rocks,
  • Sinking pellets specially designed for benthic fish.

It is advised to feed twice a day to ensure its good health and support its natural burrowing behavior.

The perfect companion for a natural and balanced reef

The Valenciennea wardii sleeper goby is an essential fish for maintaining a healthy and oxygenated substrate. Its discreet behavior, beneficial burrowing activity, and peaceful temperament make it a valuable ally for any well-structured reef aquarium.

With a sandy bottom, coral fragments, suitable diet, and a companion of its species, the Valenciennea wardii will enrich your reef tank from 200 liters, bringing movement and natural balance.

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