{"product_id":"twin-spot","title":"Two Spot Goby (Signigobius Biocellatus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo-Spot Goby (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eSignigobius biocellatus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eTwo-Spot Goby\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eTwin-Spot Goby\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eSignal Goby\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of the most fascinating and visually unique sand-dwelling fish in the Indo-Pacific. Found throughout \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/b\u003e, these fish are famous for their \"crab-like\" movement and the massive eyespots on their dorsal fins. While they are small and incredibly peaceful, they are considered a \"specialist\" fish due to their very specific feeding requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Two-Spot Goby, Twin-Spot Goby, Signal Goby, Crabeye Goby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eSignigobius biocellatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–10 cm (approx. 3–4 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 2–4 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eVery Peaceful \/ Shy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003eOmnivore \/ Sand-Sifter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Difficult (Expert only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Two-Spot Goby is a master of mimicry and \"false signaling\":\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Twin Spots\":\u003c\/b\u003e Its most striking feature is two large, black, circular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eeyespots (ocelli)\u003c\/b\u003e on its twin dorsal fins. When the goby fans these fins out, it looks like the eyes of a much larger predator (or a crab's claws), which deters attackers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Body:\u003c\/b\u003e A creamy white base covered in intricate orange-to-brown mottling and spots, helping it blend perfectly into the sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Motion:\u003c\/b\u003e They hover just above the sand, moving in a rhythmic, jerky fashion that mimics the movements of a crab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sand-Sifter:\u003c\/b\u003e This goby is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003ededicated sand-sifter\u003c\/b\u003e. It takes mouthfuls of sand, filters out tiny organisms (copepods, worms, and detritus), and expels the clean sand through its gills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e They are almost always found in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003emated pairs\u003c\/b\u003e. In an aquarium, they are much more likely to survive and thrive if kept as a pair. A single goby often becomes too stressed to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. They pose no threat to corals or invertebrates, though they may occasionally drop a bit of sand on low-lying corals (like Brain corals) as they sift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Must be kept with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eextremely peaceful tank mates\u003c\/b\u003e. They are easily bullied and can be outcompeted for food by faster fish. Excellent with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003eFirefish, Pajama Cardinals, and small Blennies\u003c\/b\u003e. Avoid keeping them with aggressive sand-dwellers like large sleeper gobies or territorial Dottybacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate is Critical:\u003c\/b\u003e You \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e have a fine-to-medium \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003esand bed\u003c\/b\u003e. Coarse crushed coral will damage their delicate gills as they try to sift, and they will eventually starve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e Like the Ruby Red Dragonet, these gobies rely on a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003emature sand bed\u003c\/b\u003e full of life. They should only be added to a tank that has been running for at least 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e75L (20 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e for a pair, provided the sand bed is deep and established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide low-lying rock structures where they can dig a small \"bolt hole\" or cave to sleep in at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs: The Primary Challenge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThis is why they are considered difficult to keep:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConstant Grazers:\u003c\/b\u003e They need to sift sand all day to get enough nutrition. In a clean, new tank, they will quickly run out of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplemental Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e You must feed them \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003emultiple times a day\u003c\/b\u003e (3+ times). They have high metabolisms and small stomachs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e Offer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003elive or frozen copepods, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped mysis\u003c\/b\u003e. They often ignore pellets or flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e If you see the goby looking \"thin\" (a sunken stomach), it is likely not getting enough nutrition from the sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Two-Spot Goby?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Two-Spot Goby is for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003ededicated reef enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e who enjoys observing the complex \"engineering\" of the sand bed. Their unique appearance and synchronized behavior as a pair make them a captivating addition to a peaceful \"macro\" reef. If you have an established tank with a high-quality sand bed and the time for frequent feedings, these Indonesian natives are truly one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819308015850,"sku":"18906","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Twin-Spot-Goby.jpg?v=1769600983","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/twin-spot","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}