Yellow Head Sleeper Goby (Valenciennea strigata)

Max Size: 6 inchesDiet: CarnivoreTemperament: PeacefulReef Compatible: YesMinimum Tank Size: 30 gallons The Sleeper Gold Head Goby, known by various names such as Pennant Glider, Yellowheaded or Golden Head Sleeper, or Blueband, Bluestreak, or Yellowheaded Sleeper Goby, showcases a yellow-gold head with a sapphire-blue stripe below the eyes. The remainder of its body appears off-white in coloration. For successful care, the Sleeper Gold Head Goby should be housed in an aquarium with a capacity of at least 30 gallons or larger. The substrate should consist of live sand, and it is beneficial to have an attached, well-populated refugium. Providing a well-sealed canopy is important as well. While it generally maintains a non-aggressive nature towards other fish, it can exhibit territorial behavior and engage in fights with its own kind, unless they form a mated pair. Feeding primarily off the bottom as it sifts through the sand, the Sleeper Gold Head Goby consumes mouthfuls of substrate al