Blue Jaw Tilefish Goby

Description

Hoplolatilus starcki

Tends to jump out. Keep in aquarium with lid or cover. Needs places to burrow. Prefer presence of substrate. Often found in pairs. Also known as Crab-Eye Gobies. Are observed to share the same burrow on sandy bottoms near coral rubble or leaf litter. They feed by one sifting a mouthful of sand while the other keeps watch for danger. They confuse predators by flashing their eye spots while swimming in such a way to resemble a sideway walking crab.

Maximum Size: the Hoplolatilus starcki grows up to 4 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Blue Jaw Tilefish Goby prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swi

Diet: The Hoplolatilus starcki is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of foods, especially Mysis Shrimp, worms, flakes.

Level of Care: The Blue Jaw Tilefish Goby is a medium maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Blue Jaw Tilefish Goby may act peacefully toward other fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Indo-Pacific.

Breeding: Able to breed.