Written by Geoff
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May 22, 2009 – 6:17 pm
Elacatinus multifasciatus (Green Banded Goby)
The Green Banded Goby belongs to the family named Gobiidae and can be found in the Western Atlantic. This small peaceful species is a vivid green with 17-23 thin iridescent green bands running vertically down the body. A white head with a brownish red band runs through each eye interrupted with a bright red spot.
The Green Banded Goby is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It does not have a functional swim bladder therefore it spends most of its time perched or peering from a hole under a rock. It’s more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area.
This species can be housed in small groups of 3 or more individuals. It was formerly known as Gobiosoma multifasciatum.
It is common for the Greenbanded Goby to spawn in an aquarium, laying its eggs in a crevice or empty shell
Diet
The diet should consist of a variety of fresh or frozen seafood, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. It needs to be fed twice per day.
Other Common Names
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Additional Pictures Elsewhere on Internet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/herebirdiebirdie/3290086918/in/set-72157604748321223/
Quick Facts: Green Banded Goby (Elacatinus multifasciatus)
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