Species Profile
Diamond Watchman Goby
Valenciennea puellaris
Also known as: Orange-Spotted Sleeper Goby
Gobiespeaceful
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, live copepods
Notes
Sifts sand constantly for tiny invertebrates, a living cleanup crew that also turns over the substrate. Needs deep sand and an established tank with a healthy copepod population.
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