Blebarred Ribbon Goby
Oxymetopon cyanoctenosum
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Water parameters
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Blebarred Ribbon Goby
General information
The Blue Barred Ribbon Goby (Oxymetopon cyanoctenosum) is a small, colorful species of fish that belongs to the family Gobiidae. It can grow up to 7.5 cm in length and has a distinctive blue and white striped pattern on its body. It is a peaceful species that can be kept in a community tank with other peaceful species.
Diet & nutrition
The Blue Barred Ribbon Goby is a carnivorous fish and prefers a diet that includes small meaty foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and chopped seafood. It will also scavenge for food in the substrate.
Determining sex
There is no visible difference between male and female Blue Barred Ribbon Gobies.
Diseases
The Blue Barred Ribbon Goby is generally hardy and resistant to disease if kept in good water quality. However, they are susceptible to common fish diseases such as ich if water quality is not properly maintained.
Origination
The Blue Barred Ribbon Goby is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to Samoa and the Marshall Islands.
Cautions
The Blue Barred Ribbon Goby is generally a peaceful fish that can be kept in a community tank with other peaceful species. However, it may become territorial towards other gobies and similar fish.
Acclimation process
It is important to acclimate the Blue Barred Ribbon Goby slowly to its new environment to avoid stress and disease. Drip acclimation is recommended for at least an hour or until the water parameters in the bag match the aquarium parameters.
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