Hector’s Goby Goby – qm

A greatHector’s Goby Goby!
Origin: Eastern Asia

Size info:
Size M: approx. 1.25 – 2.25″

There once was a fish called Hector,
A goby who was quite a specter,
With stripes white and black,
And a spicy snack,
He’s the coolest fish you’ll ever inspecter!

Fun fact: Koumansetta hectori is known to eat toxic seaweed without any negative effects Thanks to their unique digestive system, they can safely consume algae that other fish would avoid.

Keeping Hector’s Goby Goby in an Aquarium

Hector’s Goby Goby, also known as Koumansetta hectori, is a small and colorful fish that can be kept in a saltwater aquarium. Here are some tips for keeping them:

• Provide plenty of hiding places, such as rocks or caves, as they like to hide and feel secure.
• They prefer a sandy substrate as they like to burrow.
• Keep the water temperature between 72-78°F and the pH between 8.0-8.4.
• Feed them a varied diet of frozen or live foods, such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or small pieces of fish or shrimp.
• They are peaceful fish and can be kept with other small, non-aggressive fish.

Coolest Stuff About Hector’s Goby Goby

Here are some interesting facts about Hector’s Goby Goby:

• They are native to the Western Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Australia.
• They are named after James Hector, a Scottish geologist and naturalist who collected the first specimen in New Zealand in 1869.
• They have a unique way of swimming, often hovering in one spot and then quickly darting to another location.
• They have a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp, where the goby will keep watch while the shrimp digs a burrow for them to share.
• They are often kept in reef aquariums as they are known to help control pests such as flatworms.