The Bar Goby a peaceful fish is a member of the family Microdesmidae, which are referred to as dartfishes, close relatives of the popular Firefish. It is light green with pink bars on the body, a pink blotch on the gill cover and blue lines on the head. The bar goby should be kept with [...]
Posts from ‘July, 2010’
Jul 07
Another Stunning Blue Acropora Coral
This coral is amazing, though the picture does it no justice. Blue Acropra corals are probably my favorite. Since most aquariums lack these colors, the blue stands out very sharply. This particular specimen has both blue corallites and blue polyps, making it quite attractive. The growing tips of the coral develop a slight yellow and [...]
Jul 07
Mystery Wrasse in Reef Aquarium
The Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus) is a crowd favorite for obvious. They have a brilliant color and aren’t ashamed to show it off. These stunning fish will roam all over the aquarium and maybe even bully other tankmates. This particular Mystery Wrasse is from the Marshall Islands, and an even prettier 5-bar Mystery Wrasse comes [...]
Jul 06
Blue Striped Pipefish (Doryrhamphus excisus)
Pictured above is a Blue Striped Pipefish (Doryrhamphus excisus). These pipefish are very colorful and instantly add personality to any aquarium. They do best when there’s plenty of live food to feed on, and may starve if copious amounts are not present. Additionally, provide these fish with a low flow environment. Their slender bodies and [...]
