Finescale Sleeper
NameFinescale Sleeper
Scientific NameEleotris fusca
Common NamesFinescale Sleeper, Dusky Sleeper, Brown Goby, Common Sleeper
FamilyEleotridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Madagascar, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesLarger Rainbowfish, Medium-sized peaceful Cichlids, Larger Tetras, Other robust, non-aggressive bottom dwellers
Description
The Finescale Sleeper is a robust, bottom-dwelling fish known for its excellent camouflage, blending seamlessly with rocky or muddy substrates. Native to the Indo-Pacific, it is euryhaline, inhabiting both freshwater and brackish environments. This predatory species primarily feeds on small invertebrates and fish.
