Common name: Barenape goby
General information
The Two-spot Goby, scientifically known as Fusigobius duospilus, is a small and attractive fish that is well-suited for reef aquariums. Its peaceful nature and small size make it an excellent choice for a community tank. The Two-spot Goby is characterized by its tan body with a white stripe running from the nose to the base of the caudal fin, and two distinct black spots on the dorsal fin.
Details
- Recommended minimum tank volume
- 75 liter (20 gallons)
- Salinity
- S.G. 1.020 to 1.025
- Temperature
- 22 to 26 °C (72 to 79 °F)
- Acidity
- pH 8.1 to 8.4
- Average size
- 9 cm (3½″)
- Care level
- Moderate to easy Prefers sandy substrate for burrowing
- Diet
- Omnivore Enjoys varied diet, mysis shrimp to pellets
- Social
- Pair Pairs are harmonious, avoid large groups
- Reefsafe
- Yes
- Aggression
- Peaceful
- Captive bred
- No
- Conservation statusSource: IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
- KingdomAnimalsAnimalia
- PhylumChordatesChordata
- ClassRay-finned FishesActinopterygii
- OrderPerch-like FishesPerciformes
- FamilyGobyGobiidae
- GenusWhipfin GobiesFusigobius
- SpeciesBarenape gobyFusigobius duospilus Hoese & Reader, 1985
- SynonymsCoryphopterus duospilos (Hoese & Reader, 1985)Coryphopterus duospilus (Hoese & Reader, 1985)Fusigobius duospilos Hoese & Reader, 1985
Care
Two-spot Gobies are relatively easy to care for but do require a tank with a sandy substrate as they enjoy sifting through it for food. They are also known to jump, so a tank with a tight-fitting lid is essential. These gobies thrive on a varied diet of meaty foods and should be fed multiple times a day.
Reproduction
In the aquarium, Two-spot Gobies may form monogamous pairs and spawn. The male typically guards the eggs, which are laid in a secure location within the tank. Breeding these gobies in captivity can be challenging but rewarding for experienced aquarists.
Habitat
Fusigobius duospilus is found in the Western Pacific, from the Great Barrier Reef to Samoa, and north to the Ryukyu Islands. They inhabit coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs, usually at depths of 1 to 30 meters.