Dr. Jürgen Herler, Österreich
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Paragobiodon echinocephalus (Rüppell, 1830)
Paragobiodon is a genus of gobies native to reef habitats of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.
Inhabits coral reefs and lagoons and lives in small groups in the branches of Stylophora stony coral. Paragobiodon echinocephalus feeds on zooplankton and coral mucus.
Synonymised names
Gobius amiciensis Valenciennes, 1837
Gobius echinocephalus Rüppell, 1830
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
Paragobiodon is a genus of gobies native to reef habitats of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.
Inhabits coral reefs and lagoons and lives in small groups in the branches of Stylophora stony coral. Paragobiodon echinocephalus feeds on zooplankton and coral mucus.
Synonymised names
Gobius amiciensis Valenciennes, 1837
Gobius echinocephalus Rüppell, 1830
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
