- Name:
Cave Transparent Goby
(View AKA's) - Family: Gobiidae
- Species: Gobies
- Scientific Name: Coryphopterus glaucofrenum
General info about Cave Transparent Goby
The Cave Transparent Goby is a native of the reefs in the Maldives and Fiji. They are often found in and about both hard and soft corals. This fish gets its name from its transparent appearance. The body of the fish is also covered in orange spots. It will rarely become aggressive towards other fish but will fight with its own kind in a smaller aquarium. Therefore, it is best if it is kept with other docile species. The Cave Transparent Gobies are known to successfully spawn in an aquarium. They typically build a cave under a rock, where they lay their eggs upon the ceiling of the cave.
Caution with Cave Transparent 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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| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Cave Transparent Goby | Gobies | Gobiidae | Coryphopterus glaucofrenum | The Cave Transparent Goby is a native of the reefs in the Maldives and Fiji. They are often found in and about both hard and soft corals. This fish gets its name from its transparent appearance. The body of the fish is also covered in orange spots. It will rarely become aggressive towards other fish but will fight with its own kind in a smaller aquarium. Therefore, it is best if it is kept with other docile species. The Cave Transparent Gobies are known to successfully spawn in an aquarium. They typically build a cave under a rock, where they lay their eggs upon the ceiling of the cave. |
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