Dan Schofield, UK
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(Robins & Böhlke, 1964)
Correct name according to WoRMS: Elacatinus dilepis (Robins & Böhlke, 1964)
Correct name according to FishBase: Tigrigobius dilepis (Robins & Böhlke, 1964)
The Orangesided goby inhabits coral formations surrounded by white sand.
Tigrigobius dilepis is found singly or in pairs on small coral heads and sponges; also on rocky substrates.
Water depth: 5 - 30 meters.
Synonyms:
Garmannia dilepis Robins & Böhlke, 1964
Gobiosoma dilepis (Robins & Böhlke, 1964)
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!
Correct name according to WoRMS: Elacatinus dilepis (Robins & Böhlke, 1964)
Correct name according to FishBase: Tigrigobius dilepis (Robins & Böhlke, 1964)
The Orangesided goby inhabits coral formations surrounded by white sand.
Tigrigobius dilepis is found singly or in pairs on small coral heads and sponges; also on rocky substrates.
Water depth: 5 - 30 meters.
Synonyms:
Garmannia dilepis Robins & Böhlke, 1964
Gobiosoma dilepis (Robins & Böhlke, 1964)
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!
