Common name: Barenape goby

Scientific name: Fusigobius duospilus Hoese & Reader, 1985
セホシサンカクハゼ

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

Taxonomy

  1. Kingdom
    Animals
    Animalia
  2. Phylum
    Chordates
    Chordata
  3. Class
    Ray-finned Fishes
    Actinopterygii
  4. Order
    Perch-like Fishes
    Perciformes
  5. Family
    Goby
    Gobiidae
  6. Genus
    Whipfin Gobies
    Fusigobius
  7. Species
    Barenape goby
    Fusigobius duospilus Hoese & Reader, 1985
  8. Synonyms
    Coryphopterus 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.