Saltwater
Black coral goby
Bryaninops tigris
Gobiidae, Gobiinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 2.5 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 3 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, Egypt, France, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, and 8 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Inhabit deep slopes, subject to strong currents, with isolated outcrops of black corals. Benthic. Found in small groups. Eggs are laid on a branch section after removing the polyps and guarded by the male. Associated with antipatharian corals at depths below 15 m. Dart out to feed on small animals of the plankton.
Other names
In other languages
- Antipatharia goby, Black-coral goby
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.