Torpedo Goby

Ptereleotris evides

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: Blue, Purple, 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: Africa, Fiji, Indonesia,
Maldives, Vanuatu

Family: Gobiidae (Microdesmidae)

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

The Torpedo Goby, also known as the Scissortail Dartfish,
has a white head and blue body with large dorsal and anal fins.

It should be housed in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium
with plenty of loose coral rubble, and a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from
jumping out of the tank. It requires ample swimming room and a sand bottom for
burrowing. It will rarely become aggressive towards other fish, but is
territorial, and will fight with its own kind unless they are a mated pair.

The Torpedo Goby diet should include chopped or shaved
seafood, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp.