A peaceful sand-sifting goby that helps keep the substrate clean while adding character to your marine aquarium.
The Sleeper Banded Goby is a hardworking and fascinating marine fish known for its natural sand-sifting behaviour. Constantly taking mouthfuls of sand and filtering out edible particles, this goby helps aerate the substrate and maintain a cleaner aquarium. Its attractive banded pattern, calm temperament, and useful role within the tank make it a popular choice for reef and marine aquariums with established sand beds.
Need to Know:
Recommended For: Beginner to advanced marine aquarists
Minimum Tank Size: 150L
Temperature Range: 24–27°C
pH Range: 8.1–8.4
Diet: Carnivorous – frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, marine pellets, and naturally occurring organisms within the substrate
Compatibility: Peaceful and reef safe, suitable for most community marine aquariums
Maximum Size: 15cm
Why You'll Love It: Natural sand-sifting behaviour, peaceful temperament, attractive banded markings, and its ability to help maintain a healthy substrate.
