Striped Sandgoby
NameStriped Sandgoby
Scientific NameValenciennea longipinnis
Common NamesStriped Sandgoby, Long-finned Sandgoby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Peaceful Damselfish, Blennies, Other small, peaceful Gobies (with caution), Dwarf Angelfish, Tangs, Wrasses
Description
The Striped Sandgoby is a beautiful and active sand-sifting goby, recognized by its distinctive horizontal stripes and iridescent blue spots. It constantly sifts through the sand substrate, searching for small invertebrates, which helps keep the sand bed clean and aerated. This species is generally peaceful but can be territorial with conspecifics.
