• Name:

    Black Barred Convict Goby

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  • Family: Gobiidae
  • Species: Gobies
  • Scientific Name: Priolepis nocturna
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Also Know As:

| Black Barred Circus Goby

| Full Moon Reef Goby

| Circus Goby

General info about Black Barred Convict Goby

The Black Barred Convict Goby has a white body with black to brown vertical stripes. An aquarium with plenty of hiding places is suitable for this cryptic fish. It is a great addition to the reef aquarium and will spend most of its time resting and swimming within the rock work. It is non-aggressive towards other fish and will not bother invertebrates in the tank.

Caution with Black Barred Convict Goby

Gobies are considered jumpers make sure your aquarium has a tight-fitting canopy or screen cover to prevent the Gobie from jumping out of your aquarium. Gobies have been known to jump through the smallest of holes in a canopy. 

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Black Barred Convict Goby Gobies Gobiidae Priolepis nocturna The Black Barred Convict Goby has a white body with black to brown vertical stripes. An aquarium with plenty of hiding places is suitable for this cryptic fish. It is a great addition to the reef aquarium and will spend most of its time resting and swimming within the rock work. It is non-aggressive towards other fish and will not bother invertebrates in the tank. PalaciosAn

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