Also called the Convict Goby, this fish is an absolute delight. It adapts well to captive conditions, and is VERY social.
Most aquarists have only seen this fish when it’s small, when it greatly resembles the common eel catfish.
Almost always in good health, and amongst the last to perish from disease, poor environment or catastrophe, Engineer's are never “late to the dinner table”… and can grow to more than eight inches in length…
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
Feeding and diet: Engineer Gobies are relatively easy fish to feed.
They relish any type of live foods and will readily accept frozen foods that float by their cave system.
They have a very good appetite and should be fed at least twice a day.
They will supplement their feedings by hunting for small crustaceans such as amphipods in the substrate and on the rocks.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small 1-1/4" to 2" Medium 2" to 3 1/4" Large 3 1/4" to 4 1/2"
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.