Blue Flash Tile Goby Hoplolatilus Fronticinctus

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Blue Flash Tile Goby (Hoplolatilus fronticinctus)

Overview:
The Blue Flash Tile Goby is a small, vibrant goby with striking blue flashes along its body and a peaceful, sand-sifting behavior. It adds both color and activity to sandy reef aquariums, making it an appealing choice for marine enthusiasts.

Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically inhabiting sandy or rubble substrates near coral reefs.

Feeding:
Omnivorous. Feeds on small invertebrates, detritus, and microfauna within the substrate. In aquariums, accepts finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, and high-quality sinking pellets. Requires a sandy substrate for natural burrowing and foraging.

Tank Mates:
Peaceful and reef-safe. Compatible with other small, non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid larger, aggressive tank mates.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive and shy; spends much of its time burrowing or sifting sand.

Experience Level:
Intermediate. Needs a mature tank with deep sand beds, stable water parameters, and sufficient space for burrowing.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.023–1.025

• dKH: 8–12

Above images for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.

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