Species Profile
Engineer Goby
Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Also known as: Convict Blenny, Engineering Goby
Gobiespeaceful
Adult size
11″
Minimum tank
75 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Group of 3+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Frozen mysis, marine pellets, krill, brine shrimp
Notes
Juveniles mimic the venomous catfish Plotosus and school in tight groups — black-and-white striped. Adults turn solid black with horizontal bands and grow nearly a foot. Burrows extensively, constantly rearranging substrate.
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