Nineline Goby
(Ginsburgellus novemlineatus)
Ginsburgellus Gobies are small, hardy, peaceful and active fish that are perfect for most aquariums. Provide an aquarium with plenty of rockwork, caves, cracks and crevices for hiding if feeling threatened. Ginsburgellus Gobies are generally found in association with Sea Urchins, swimming among their spines. However, they have also been known to consume the tube feet of Sea Urchins. Ginsburgellus Gobies are usually not picky eaters and readily accept a diet rich in meaty prepared foods fed multiple times daily. House with other small, peaceful tank mates. Gobies are jumpers provide an aquarium with a tight-fitting lid. Nineline Goby are also sometimes known as Reef Goby. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. Nineline Gobys have a dark colored body with light blue to white bands around its body. Nineline Goby can grow to a little over 3". We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons or larger for this species. Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 – 1.025, Temp (F) 72 – 78, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Alkalinity 8 – 12 dKH
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Care:
Easy
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Behavior:
Social
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Diet:
Flake Food
Herbivore
Frozen Food
Live Food
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Habitat:
Reef
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Light:
High
Easy
Social
Flake Food
Herbivore
Frozen Food
Live Food
Reef
High