Flaming Prawn Goby - Discordipinna griessingeriAlso known as: Griessinger`s Goby, Spikefin Goby
Maximum Size: the Discordipinna griessingeri grows up to 1inch.
General Size Specifications: These fish generally will come to you at 1/2 to 1 inch.
Minimum Tank Size: The Flaming Prawn Goby prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Discordipinna griessingeri is a carnivore and likes to eat brine & mysis shrimp and other meaty treats.
Level of Care: The Flaming Prawn Goby is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Flaming Prawn Goby may act peacefully toward other fish.
Hardiness: This is a Intermediately hardy fish
Breeding: Able to breed.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: indo-pacific.
General Notes: Gobies may sometimes attempt jump out. Needs places to burrow. Prefer presence of fine sand substrate.Gobies may sometimes attempt jump out. Known to be one of the watchman family that will share its burrow with a pistol shrimp. The Flaming Prawn Goby pairs particularly well with the red and white striped Randalls`s Pistol Shrimp.
Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.
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