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Bumblebee Goby (Hypogymnogobius xanthozona)

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Stats: Adult Size: 3" (8 cm)
Temp: 77-82 F (25-28 C)
Tank: 20" (50 cm) minimum
Requirements: Lots of very low to the gravel caves. Brackish Water, dimmer lighting.
Diet: Small Live, or small frozen, sometimes can be finicky.
Breeding: Pairs, hard to feed fry as they are very small, some parental care.
Sociability: Keep as only fish in the tank. Other fish normally out compete it for food.
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Special Info: BRACKISH FISH
--These fish require 2 teaspoons of salt per 1.4 gallons of water.

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