Here is al ittle info I just pulled off my datd base i compiled; its a different format so it may be jumbled a bit. (I didn't read it all)
May help.....may not...... Tagg
GOBY Manderinfish (Synchiropus splendidus ) Dragonte
Aliases :
Maintenance :
Diet & Feeding : Algae, small crustaceans. A shy bottom feeder
Aquarium Behavior : Peaceful, requires a calm tank.
Inverbrate compatibility : Yes
Length : 4 "
Distribution : Pacific
Notes : Inhabits shallow protected lagoons and inshore reefs.
Found on silty bottoms with coral and rubble.
Red, green, orange, blue, and purple all make up the unique
pattern of this fish. The fins are usually tipped in a deep purple
color. The Manderinfish is shy bottom dwelling fish that requires
a tank with a lot of live rock for food and shelter. The mucus slime
coat that covers the fish is poisonous to other species thus
protecting it from being a food source. I have found that this
species is difficult to keep and should be left for the advanced hobbiest.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Microfauna, Live Worms
Origin: Indian Ocean
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GOBY Psychedelic Fish (Synchiropus picturatus)
Dragonet
Aliases :
Maintenance :
Diet & Feeding : Algae, small crustaceans. Shy bottom feeder
Aquarium Behavior : Peaceful, perfers a calm tank.
Inverbrate compatibility : Yes intolerant of it's own kind
Length : 4 "
Distribution : Pacific
Notes : This fish requires live rock and live sand to survive,
feeds mainly on live amphipods, are recommended for a reef tank
or refugium and males have a longer dorsal fin than females.
The psychedelic fish is similar in shape to the more common
manderinfish. However it's colors and marking are quite different.
It has a prodominately green body with darker green circles that
are outlined in red. The psychedelic fish is also a shy bottom
dwelling fish that requires a tank with a lot of live rock for
food and shelter. I have found that this species is more tolerant
of of active tank mates, but is highly intolerant of it's own kind.
Overall it is a better choice then the manderinfish for inexperienced
hobbiests.
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BLENNY Scooter Blenny (Petroscirtes temmincki)
(Neosynchiropus ocellatus)
Aliases : Scooter Dragonet, Ocellated Dragonet
Maintenance : High
Diet & Feeding : algae and frozen marine foods, Microfauna
Aquarium Behavior :
Inverbrate compatibility : Perfect for reef tanks
Length : 2 "
Distribution : Indian Oceans
Notes : The scooter blenny is the perfect fish for the reef aquarium.
They are safe with all invertabrate and will graze on algae and other
settled flake food. The male of the species has a larger dorsal fin
that is used to attract the female. Scooter Blennies can also be kept
in groups.
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Blenny Lawnmower ( Salarias fasciatus )
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Aliases : Sailfin, Algae, Jeweled Rockskipper
Maintenance : Easy
Diet & Feeding : Algae
Aquarium Behavior :
Inverbrate compatibility : Peaceful Reef Safe
Length : Up to 2-3 "
Distribution : Indian Ocean, Hawaii
Notes : Sailfin Blenny, Lawnmower Blenny prefers a tank of at least
30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. The Salarias fasciatus
is a herbivore and likes to eat veggies, herbivore preps. The Sailfin
Blenny, Lawnmower Blenny is a medium maintenance fish and may act
peacefully toward other fish. Keep with caution in a reef aquarium;
may eat/nip at polyped stony corals and clams. Eats corals.
The Lawnmower Blenny, a.k.a. Algae Blenny or Jeweled Rockskipper,
is a very popular algae eating blenny. These fish have a long slender
body with a long dorsal fin that extends the length of their body.
They are usually tan and white in color and love to perch on rockwork.
The Lawnmower is aptly named for its ability to mow down hair algae.
These fish have tons of personality and are very peaceful. They make an
excellent addition to any reef tank. They should be offered algae sheets
on a regular basis if regular algae growth is not available.
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JAWFISH Yellow Head ( Opistognathus aurifrons )
Goby
Aliases :
Maintenance :
Diet & Feeding :
Aquarium Behavior :
Inverbrate compatibility :
Length : Up to 4 "
Distribution : Atlantic
Notes : This Jawfish likes to live in colonies. Generally inside the
coral reef area where wave activity has spread rubble in the sandy bottom.
They burrow using their large mouth to move sand and some surprisingly
large coral pebbles. A very active fish in the Aquarium, it will feed
on about anything, but generally leaves other fishes alone unless they get
too curious. You will need a deep (4"minimum) sandy bottom mixed well
with small coral rubble and something like a flat rock they can burrow
under for their home. Be prepared for some busy digging and housekeeping.
Size: 2-3 inches
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Brine, Flake, Pellet
Origin: Caribbean
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Wrasse Six line ( Pseudocheilinus hexataenia )
Aliases : Pijama Wrasse, Jap Wrasse
Maintenance : medium
Diet & Feeding : carnivore, chopped meats, small invert
(amphipods & foraminiferans), live feeder shmp, worms
Aquarium Behavior : may act semi-aggressivel
Inverbrate compatibility : Reef-safe - Ideal
Length : up to 3 inches
Distribution : Indian Ocean or Fiji
Notes : A feisty, though small , a reef tank species. Indo-Pacific,
including the Red Sea in its distribution. Aquarium and Queensland,
Australia images. The Pseudocheilinus hexataenia grows up to 3 inches.
The Six Line Wrasse prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty
of places to hide & swim. The Pseudocheilinus hexataenia is a carnivore
and likes to eat chopped meats, small invert (amphipods & foraminiferans),
live feeder shmp, worms. The Six Line Wrasse is a medium maintenance
fish and may act semi-aggressively toward other fish. Reef-safe.
A feisty, though small a reef tank species.
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Aliases : FireFish Worm Fish
Maintenance :
Diet & Feeding : Firefish are shy feeders that will usually accept
flake food,brine sh, and just about anything else that drifts by
their little hideout. However they will not feed from the bottom of
the tank. In the wild they feed on plankton, fish larvae, and small
crustaceans.
Aquarium Behavior : Firefish are peaceful fish that usually inhabit
the middle level of the tank unlike other gobies. They have a specialized
swim bladders that allows them to float in one place without a lot of
effort. Firefish as a group tend to be very shy and should be supplied
with many dark cave that they can duck into when they feel threatened.
Firefish, like most other gobies should also be kept in pairs. Also the
should be kept in covered tanks as they are know to be jumpers.
Inverbrate compatibility : Yes.
Length : 2"
Distribution : Indo-Pacific
Notes : The firefish can usually be found over hard, open bottoms and
rubble patches at the base of the reef. The stay near the rocks so they
can dart in the small holes and crevices when threatened. In the wild the
firefish feeds on zooplankton. Nemateleotris magnifica has a tendancy to
twitch its long dorsal fin back and forth.
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