Aurora Goby
Aurora Goby
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Aurora Goby: The Dazzling Delight for Your Reef Aquarium
Introducing the Aurora Goby (Amblyeleotris aurora), a vibrant and enchanting addition to any reef aquarium. Known for its striking coloration, the Aurora Goby boasts a mesmerizing palette of reds, pinks, and blues, reminiscent of a breathtaking sunrise. This captivating fish is not only a visual delight but also a model citizen in your marine ecosystem, offering both beauty and harmony to your underwater community.
**Care Requirements**
Creating an ideal environment for your Aurora Goby is essential for its health and happiness. This species thrives in a well-maintained reef tank with stable water parameters. Aim for a temperature range of 72-78°F, pH between 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025. A minimum tank size of 20 gallons is recommended, providing ample space for this peaceful goby to explore and establish its territory. A sandy substrate is ideal, allowing the Aurora Goby to exhibit its natural burrowing behavior.
**Feeding and Diet**
Aurora Gobies are not picky eaters and will readily accept a varied diet. Offer a mix of high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Supplement their diet with a quality marine pellet or flake to ensure they receive all necessary nutrients. Feeding once or twice a day will keep your Aurora Goby healthy and thriving.
**Reef Compatibility**
The Aurora Goby is a perfect fit for reef aquariums, coexisting peacefully with a wide range of tank mates. Its gentle nature makes it an excellent companion for other peaceful fish, invertebrates, and corals. However, pairing this goby with a compatible pistol shrimp can create a fascinating symbiotic relationship, adding another layer of interest and activity to your aquarium.
**Why Choose the Aurora Goby?**
- *Stunning Colors*: A vibrant blend that captivates and enhances any reef setting.
- *Peaceful and Compatible*: An ideal candidate for community tanks.
- *Engaging Behavior*: Watch as it interacts with its environment, especially when paired with a pistol shrimp.
Bring the Aurora Goby into your reef aquarium and enjoy the dynamic beauty and tranquility it brings to your aquatic world.
Feeding & Diet
Feeding & Diet
Carnivore. Small pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp.
Care & Water Parameters
Care & Water Parameters
Temperature 75-80°F, salinity 1.023-1.025 SG, pH 8.1-8.4, ammonia and nitrite 0, nitrate under 20 ppm. Sand bed for sand-sifting and watchman gobies. Tight lid.
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef safe. Watchman gobies pair with pistol shrimp; sleeper gobies sift sand. Min tank: 20-30 gal.
Size & Growth
Size & Growth
Up to 2-6 in.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All livestock ships with heat or cold packs as needed and is packaged for safe transit. We stand behind a live arrival guarantee — if your animal arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo. See our full DOA policy for claim details.
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