Tiger Watchman Goby

Valenciennea wardii

Due to variations within
species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate
size range may also vary between individual specimen

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Color Form: Tan, White

Diet: Carnivore

Reef Compatible: Yes

Water Conditions: 72-78?
F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025

Max. Size: 5"

Origin: Indonesia, Sri
Lanka

Family: Gobiidae

Minimum Tank Size: 30
gallons

The Tiger Watchman Goby is also known as the Ward's
Sleeper, Ward's Tiger, or Tiger Sleeper Goby. It has a white body with brown
bands, and an eyespot on the first dorsal fin.

It should be housed in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium
with live sand as the substrate, and an attached populated refugium. It will
rarely become aggressive towards other fish, but it is territorial, and will
fight with its own kind unless they are a male-female pair.

Usually the Tiger Watchman Goby will feed off the bottom
sifting through the sand. The diet should consist of a variety of live and
frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, live black worms, and prepared foods for carnivores.
It should be fed frequently.