{"product_id":"panda-goby","title":"Panda Goby - Paragobiodon lacunicolus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanda Goby (Paragobiodon lacunicolus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eThe Panda Goby, Paragobiodon lacunicolus, is a tiny and highly appealing marine coral goby with a pale cream to yellow body, darker head tones and contrasting black fins that give it its “panda” appearance. Also known as the Panda Coral Goby, Blackfin Coral Goby or Panda Nano Goby, this Indo-Pacific species is best suited to peaceful, mature reef aquariums with branching coral structure and gentle tank mates. It is reef safe with caution, charming and ideal for aquarists who appreciate small cryptic reef fish, but it must not be placed with aggressive or fast-feeding species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"657\"\u003ePanda Goby, Panda Coral Goby, Blackfin Coral Goby, Panda Nano Goby, Blackfin Goby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eParagobiodon lacunicolus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eUp to around 3 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eMarine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eIndo-Pacific, from the Seychelles and Chagos Islands across to the Line Islands and Tuamotu Islands, north to the Ryukyu and Bonin Islands, south to Lord Howe Island and throughout Micronesia. Naturally found on coral reefs down to around 20 m, closely associated with branching hard corals, especially Pocillopora and similar coral structures where it can perch, shelter and feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003epH Range: 8.1–8.4\u003cbr data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eHardness or Salinity: SG 1.023–1.025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eVery peaceful and shy. Best kept with tiny, calm reef-safe fish that will not bully it or outcompete it at feeding time. It may be mildly territorial around its chosen coral perch, especially towards very similar gobies in small aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eCarnivorous micro-predator and planktivore. In the aquarium, offer very small foods such as copepods, cyclops, enriched brineshrimp, finely chopped mysis, calanus, lobster eggs and quality marine micro pellets. Small regular feeds are best, as this species has a tiny mouth and may not compete well with faster fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eA minimum of 50 litres is recommended for a single specimen or compatible pair in a carefully managed peaceful nano reef, with larger aquariums preferred for stability. In larger aquariums it may be difficult to spot, so ensure food reaches its chosen territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eA tiny perch-dwelling goby that spends much of its time sitting among branching coral, coral-like structure, rock ledges or sheltered crevices. It is not an open-water swimmer and usually remains close to cover. Once settled, it may become more visible around its chosen perch, but it remains a cryptic species that relies on structure for security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eReef Safe with Caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eGenerally safe with corals and most peaceful reef invertebrates. The caution is because coral gobies naturally live among branching corals and may perch on coral tissue or irritate sensitive SPS colonies, particularly if kept as a pair and breeding. It is not a coral predator, but delicate coral placement should be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eBest kept in a mature, peaceful reef aquarium with fine branching structure, stable water quality and very small foods. Avoid aggressive fish, large predatory wrasses, hawkfish, dottybacks, boisterous damsels and strong food competitors. Cover pump intakes and overflow slots in nano systems, as this is a very small fish. A secure lid is recommended, as small gobies may jump if startled. This is a specialist nano reef fish rather than a general community marine goby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003eIntermediate fishkeepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003eRare or occasional in trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45029029052589,"sku":"AG-100090","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/PandaGoby-Paragobiodonlacunicolus.jpg?v=1778839571","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/panda-goby","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}