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Panda Clown Goby (Paragobius lacunicolus) Profile

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Scientific Name:

Paragobius lacunicolus

Other Common Names:

None known.

Identification:

They are a small, bullet shaped fish with a large head for their size. There are many different color variations of clown gobies, and this species is black, white and yellow.

Distribution:

Indo-Pacific.

Maximum Size:

To 1 1/2".

Reef Tank Safe:

Yes.

Diet & Feeding:

The Panda Clown 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:

It is non-aggressive towards other fish and is not a threat to invertebrates in the tank. This Goby enjoys hiding in polyp coral colonies.It will nip at the polyps of SPS corals. Clown Gobies readily spawn in an aquarium.

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