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Datasheet
| Minimum Tank Size | 37 litres / 9.77 US gallons |
| Maximum Size | 2.5cm / 0.98inches |
| Reef Compatible | Yes |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Care Description | Easy |
| Specific Gravity | 1.020-1.025 |
| Carbonate Hardness | 8-12 |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
General Description
The Biota Ring Eyed Goby, scientifically known as Trimma benjamini, is a vibrant fiery red fish with an endearing bespectacled countenance, depicting slightly upturned eyes. This species is part of the Gobiidae family and can grow up to a maximum size of 2.5cm.
Aquarium Suitability
The Biota Ring Eyed Goby is considered easy to care for, making it suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists. They are captive-bred, making them hardier and more acclimated to home aquarium conditions. Their peaceful temperament allows them to coexist with other non-aggressive fish in a well-established tank of at least 37 liters.
Care and Hardiness
These Gobies are known for their ease of care, thriving in stable water conditions with a pH of 8.1-8.4, a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025, and a carbonate hardness (KH) of 8-12 dKH. Their diet consists of a mix of meaty foods and vegetable matter, requiring multiple small feedings throughout the day.
Reef Suitability
Reef enthusiasts can rejoice as the Biota Ring Eyed Goby is reef-compatible. Their peaceful nature makes them a great addition to reef setups, adding visual interest while not posing a threat to corals or invertebrates.
Aquarium Setup
To create an ideal environment for the Biota Ring Eyed Goby, a well-established aquarium of at least 10 gallons is recommended. The tank should be adorned with live rock, overhangs, and hiding places to mimic the natural habitat of these Gobies found in caves and ledges along coastal and outer reef slopes.
Behaviour
These Gobies are known for their peaceful temperament, rarely displaying aggression towards tankmates. They may exhibit gravity-defying behaviors, clinging to various surfaces within the aquarium, adding an intriguing aspect to the tank's dynamics.
Feeding and Diet
As carnivores, the Biota Ring Eyed Goby's diet should include a variety of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, phyto- and zooplankton, and flakes. Feeding should be done multiple times a day, with food actively dispersed into the water column to replicate natural feeding conditions.
Habitat and Distribution
In the wild, the Biota Ring Eyed Goby can be found in the Western Pacific Ocean, spanning from Sulawesi to Tonga, the Marshall Islands to New Caledonia, and the Great Barrier Reef. Their natural habitat includes coastal areas and outer reef slopes, where they cling to surfaces in search of food and shelter.