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Red Striped Goby (Trimma cana)
This is my site Written by Geoff on May 22, 2009 – 5:33 pm

Trimma cana

Trimma cana

Description
The Red Striped Goby, originating from the reefs of Cebu, is a rare find in the industry. They are smaller gobies, only reaching a total length of 1 inch. Their body is elongated and opaque in color with red vertical stripes. Their large eyes stand out with their gold rims. They are very active and peaceful gobies that will make a wonderful addition to the saltwater reef or fish only aquarium.

It should be kept in a 10-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and as a supplemental food source. Small groups, or pairs, tend to do better in an aquarium, but need to be introduced to the tank simultaneously. Do not house these gobies with larger, aggressive fish or invertebrates.

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
Candycane Pygmy Goby, Red-Stripe Trimma Goby, Red Striper

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Quick Facts: Red Striped Goby (Trimma cana)


Date Added

05-22-2009



Status

Inactive (8/29/2009)



Purchased at

Coral Corral



Cost

$30.00



Reef Compatible

Yes



Care Level

Beginner



Disposition

Peaceful



Min. Tank Size

10 gallons



Tank Area Preference

Lower Tank



Water Conditions

72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025



Mature Size

1 inch



Color

Red and White



Diet

Carnivore



Origin

Cebu, Indo-Pacific



 

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