Sneaky Bulldog
NameSneaky Bulldog
Scientific NameEleotris fusca
Common NamesDusky Sleeper, Brown Gudgeon, Bulldog Goby, Bulldog Sleeper
FamilyEleotridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)55
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesArcherfish, Monos, Scats, Larger Gobies (with caution)
Description
The Sneaky Bulldog, scientifically known as Eleotris fusca, is a robust and predatory sleeper goby characterized by its distinctive blunt, bulldog-like snout and dark, mottled coloration. Native to the Indo-Pacific, it inhabits brackish estuaries and coastal freshwater environments. This semi-aggressive species requires a spacious tank and a carnivorous diet of live or frozen foods.
