Anne Frijsinger & Mat Vestjens, Holland
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Gobius vittatus Vinciguerra, 1883
The striped goby Gobius vittatus is endemic to the Mediterranean and is regularly available in the marine aquarium trade.
However, it is only suitable for Mediterranean tanks with lower temperatures, but it is very easy to care for, as there are no issues with it accepting food of the appropriate size.
It’s important to ensure that there aren’t any fish that are too large in the tank, as these would scare the small goby away, making it impossible even for the most patient observer to spot it.
The spawning season for Gobius vittatus extends from April to July, with absolute fecundity ranging from about 560 to 3,045 eggs per individual (Kovačić 2007)!
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
The striped goby Gobius vittatus is endemic to the Mediterranean and is regularly available in the marine aquarium trade.
However, it is only suitable for Mediterranean tanks with lower temperatures, but it is very easy to care for, as there are no issues with it accepting food of the appropriate size.
It’s important to ensure that there aren’t any fish that are too large in the tank, as these would scare the small goby away, making it impossible even for the most patient observer to spot it.
The spawning season for Gobius vittatus extends from April to July, with absolute fecundity ranging from about 560 to 3,045 eggs per individual (Kovačić 2007)!
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
