Amblygobius phalaena - DJM Bred

Amblygobius phalaena – DJM Bred is a beautiful and active bottom dweller for the marine aquarium. This white-striped goby, also known as the Whitebarred goby, is known for its friendly character e...

Amblygobius phalaena – DJM Bred is a beautiful and active bottom dweller for the marine aquarium. This white-striped goby, also known as the Whitebarred goby, is known for its friendly nature and natural behavior. Thanks to DJM's bred heritage, this specimen is perfectly suited for sustainable and responsibly set up aquariums.

Characteristics of the Amblygobius phalaena

• Striking white and gray stripes over the entire body
• Calm and social behavior, ideal for community aquariums
• Grows to an average length of 12 to 15 cm
• Suitable for both beginner and experienced marine aquarium keepers.
• DJM Bred: responsibly farmed, no impact on nature

goby Why choose a captive-bred Whitebarred goby?

The Amblygobius phalaena from DJM is carefully bred, which not only benefits the well-being of the fish but also minimizes the impact on the wild population. Cultivated specimens are often better adapted to life in an aquarium and exhibit higher resistance to stress and disease.

• Better chance of acclimation to the aquarium
• More natural feeding habits
• Responsible alternative to wild caught

Care and use in the aquarium

This goby feels most at home in an aquarium with a fine sandy bottom and plenty of hiding places, such as live rocks. It digs small burrows and actively searches for food in the substrate. In this way, the White-barred goby contributes to a clean and healthy aquarium ecosystem.

• Minimum aquarium volume: 200 liters
• Temperature: 23-27 °C
• Diet: varied diet of frozen food, Artemia, and Mysis
• Peaceful towards other fish and invertebrates

A colorful addition to your reef aquarium

With its unique markings and beneficial behavior, the Amblygobius phalaena is a real eye-catcher. This fish brings life to the bottom zone and contributes to a natural appearance of your marine aquarium. Thanks to its DJM Bred origin, you are choosing quality and sustainability.