Tiger Goby (Valenciennea wardi) - Live Sand Sifting Marine Goby
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Beautiful Tiger Goby - Valenciennea wardi
Scientific Name: Valenciennea wardi
Size: 4-6 inches
Meet nature's sand bed maintenance crew! The Tiger Goby is both beautiful and functional, featuring striking tiger-like stripes while providing essential sand bed cleaning services for your marine aquarium.
🐅 Tiger-Striped Beauty
- Distinctive Stripes: Bold black and white tiger-like pattern
- Sand Sifting Behavior: Constantly filters sand through gills
- Natural Cleaner: Removes detritus and organic waste from substrate
- Peaceful Temperament: Gentle with all tankmates
- Interesting Behavior: Fascinating to watch as they work
🏠 Sand Bed Requirements
- Tank Size: Minimum 50 gallons with deep sand bed
- Substrate: 3-4 inches of fine sand essential
- Water Parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, good water flow
- Reef Compatibility: Completely reef safe
- Pairing: Often sold in mated pairs, can be kept together
🍽️ Feeding & Care
- Natural Diet: Sifts sand for small organisms and detritus
- Supplemental Feeding: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, marine pellets
- Feeding Method: Target feed near sand bed
- Sand Bed Health: Helps prevent anaerobic pockets in substrate
Aquarium Benefit: Provides natural sand bed maintenance, reducing the need for manual cleaning.
Compatibility: Excellent addition to reef tanks with established sand beds.
Let nature handle your sand bed maintenance!
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