Scientific Name:
Priolepis nocturnus.
Other Common Names:
Black Barred Circus Goby, Circus Goby, Full Moon Reef Goby.
Identification:
has a white body with black to brown vertical stripes.
Distribution:
Indo-Pacific
Maximum Size:
To 1 1/2".
Reef Tank Safe:
Yes.
Diet & Feeding:
The Black Barred Convict Goby is a carnivore and readily takes prepared foods such as mysid shrimp and brine shrimp, which should be enriched with vitamins. This fish should be fed on a regular basis.
Characteristics & Compatibility:
This Goby is a near perfect tank mate. It is non-aggressive towards other fish and is not a threat to invertebrates in the tank. It spends most of its time feeding or lurking in the rocks of an aquarium.
