Dracula Goby is prized for its unique and stunning and striking hue. The body of the goby is a pure white hue rare in the aquarium world. It is however the thick bands of deep red, which are alternated by thinner strips of orange-reddish, which put Stonogobiops the Dracula in a level of exclusivity that is it's own. It is a native of the low-lying reefs in the Maldives wild species belonging to the Dracula Goby inhabit open sand areas with rubble dotted around the reef's base. In the aquarium at home, it is believed that the Dracula Goby does best when kept in similar habitats. As with others Shrimp Gobies in the Gobiidae family the Dracula Goby digs shallow burrows in the sand and rarely ventures out of its territory. Most prefer to sit on the sand near the entrance or within the column of water right over the entrance to the burrow. As it is positioned outside its burrow. Dracula Goby keeps a watchful eye out for predators and prey. If a larger or more aggressive fish is spotted it will dart back into its burrow. If the prey is discovered suspended in the waters column, however, Stonogobiops Dracula may quickly leap up and grab it up before returning to the entrance of its burrow. Another feature that the Dracula Goby share with other Shrimp Gobies, is that the Dracula Goby will also pair with pistol shrimp. They seem to favor Alpheus randalli to be their burrow mate. To maximize the benefits of this symbiotic bond its hopeful pistol shrimp counterpart should be brought into the aquarium in the same way. Although tranquil and peaceful, it is not without its own challenges. Dracula Goby will sometimes spar with similar species or other fish with similar sizes to protect its territory. But, they are generally peaceful with virtually all non-predatory fish within an appropriate size aquarium of at minimum 10 gallons. Give these carnivores a diverse diet consisting of mysis shrimp as well as other frozen meaty and frozen foods, suitable phytoplankton, and flake food items. Gobies are most effective by eating small portions of food during the course of the day. For the best chance of re-creating natural conditions for feeding It is recommended to put the food into the water outflow of a pump or wavemaker so that it is able to disperse in the sub-surface water column.
Approximate size of purchase: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"