{"product_id":"black-clown-goby-gobiodon-ceramensis","title":"Black Clown Goby - Gobiodon ceramensis","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Clown Goby (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobiodon ceramensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeram Coral Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a tiny reef-associated goby distinguished by its nearly uniform dark brown to black coloration, compact body, rounded fins, and prominent eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than living primarily on the substrate, this species is closely associated with branching corals. In its natural habitat, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobiodon ceramensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shelters and perches among coral branches, using the complex structure of the reef for protection. FishBase records the species from shallow reef habitats at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–15 meters depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and notes a particularly close association with hard corals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Gobiodon-ceramensis?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Clown Goby remains exceptionally small, reaching only about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 cm (1.4 inches) total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its compact size and characteristic perching behavior make it an interesting choice for established reef aquariums where it can be observed moving between favorite resting places. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Gobiodon\u0026amp;speciesname=ceramensis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species occurs in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Central Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase specifically records it from Indonesia, including areas from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePapua through the Moluccas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the original type locality on Ceram. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Gobiodon\u0026amp;speciesname=ceramensis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobiodon ceramensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Bleeker, 1853)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Clown Goby, Ceram Coral Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gobiidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Collected – Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful; may defend a preferred coral or perch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 gallons; larger systems provide greater environmental stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.4 inches (3.5 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=360\u0026amp;genusname=Gobiodon\u0026amp;speciesname=ceramensis\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ small-invertebrate feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 77–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide established rockwork and numerous small sheltered areas. Branching coral or similarly complex reef structure gives this small goby suitable places to perch and retreat. FishBase documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG. ceramensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e living among hard-coral branches in shallow reef habitats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Gobiodon-ceramensis?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Black Clown Goby is generally peaceful with unrelated fishes. Its very small adult size means it is best kept with similarly peaceful tankmates rather than large or aggressive species that could intimidate it or compete aggressively for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best classified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGobiodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gobies naturally live directly within branching corals. They generally make good reef inhabitants, but coral-associated gobies may spend considerable time perching on SPS colonies, so very small or delicate colonies should be observed for irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer appropriately sized foods such as copepods, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped mysis shrimp, and small marine pellets or other finely sized prepared foods. Because of its small mouth and body size, foods should be offered in correspondingly small portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588027613417,"sku":"WC S2309","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/black-clown-goby-gobiodon-ceramensis-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1790610435","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/black-clown-goby-gobiodon-ceramensis","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}