Spottedfin Goby
NameSpottedfin Goby
Scientific NameHazeus maculipinna
Common NamesSpottedfin Goby, Maculipinna Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Blennies, Small Wrasses, Pistol Shrimp, Other peaceful small marine fish
Description
Hazeus maculipinna, commonly known as the Spottedfin Goby, is a small, cryptic marine fish found in the Indo-Pacific. It features a mottled brown and white body with distinctive spotted fins, allowing it to blend seamlessly with sandy and rubble substrates. This species is often observed in symbiotic relationships with pistol shrimp.
