GOBY RAILWAY GLIDER MEDIUM Valenciennea helsdingenii

Common Names: Sleeper Railway Glider Goby, Twostripe Goby

Description:  The Goby Railway Glider has a white body with two orange and black horizontal stripes ranging from the head to the tail.  To give it an edgy look the dorsal fin is black which adds a finishing look.  They will also keep the sand clean.  The Goby Railway Glider originates from Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Recommended Tank Size:  The recommended tank size for the Goby Railway Glider is a minimum of 50 gallons filled with sand substrate.  They will feed on the bottom of the tank in the sand so it is important to keep the sand well-oxygenated.  It is also recommended to keep them in pairs as they work the best.  The aquarium also needs to contain live rock for hiding places.

Food and Diet:  The Goby Railway Glider is a carnivore and feeds upon a variety of vitamin enriched foods such as prepared foods, bloodworms, frozen brine, and mysis shrimp.  It is recommended that they should be fed several meals a day.

Level of Care: Easy

Reef Compatibility: Reef Compatible