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Scissortail Goby - Ptereleotris evides
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Scissortail Goby - Ptereleotris evidesAlso known as: Scissor-Tail Goby, Blackfin Dartfish
Maximum Size: the Ptereleotris evides grows up to 5.5 inches.
General Size Specifications: These fish generally will come to you at 2 to 3 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Scissortail Goby prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Ptereleotris evides is a carnivore and likes to eat brine & mysid shrimp and other meaty treats (a few times/day).
Level of Care: The Scissortail Goby is a low maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Scissortail Goby may act peacefully toward other 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 substrate. Ptereleotris evides, Jordan & Hubbs 1925, the Blackfin Dartfish. To nearly six inches in length. Unusual for tending to swim away from divers rather than dart into burrows. Prefers to school.

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.