Golden Head Sleeper / Sleeper Gold Head Goby

Description

Valenciennea strigata

Gobies may sometimes attempt jump out. Needs places to burrow. Prefer presence of substrate. Valenciennea strigata (Broussonet 1782), the Blueband Goby. Second most popular species of the genus in the aquarium interest.

Maximum Size: the Valenciennea strigata grows up to 7 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Golden Head Sleeper / Sleeper Gold Head Goby prefers a tank of at least 60 gallons with plenty o

Diet: The Valenciennea strigata is a carnivore and likes to eat brine & mysid shrimp and other meaty treats (a few times/day).

Level of Care: The Golden Head Sleeper / Sleeper Gold Head Goby is a low maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Golden Head Sleeper / Sleeper Gold Head 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.