{"product_id":"orange-spotted-sleeper-goby-valenciennea-puellaris","title":"Orange Spotted Sleeper Goby – Valenciennea puellaris","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\u003eOrange Spotted Sleeper Goby (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValenciennea puellaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a sand-dwelling reef goby distinguished by its pale body covered with orange spots and dashes, along with attractive blue to turquoise markings around the head and cheeks. The coloration visible in this specimen is consistent with the Pacific form described for the species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/valenciennea-puellaris?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative across a broad portion of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV. puellaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occurs from the Red Sea east to Samoa, north to southern Japan, and south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. It is documented from Indonesia and other areas of the western Pacific. Adults inhabit sandy areas of clear lagoons and seaward reefs, generally using shallow burrows beneath pieces of rubble for shelter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/valenciennea-puellaris?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is particularly interesting in an aquarium because of its close association with the substrate. It spends considerable time near the bottom, taking mouthfuls of sand while searching for small food organisms. A mature aquarium with a substantial area of fine sand provides the most appropriate environment for this natural behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Spotted Sleeper Gobies may occur as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emonogamous pairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the wild, with both fish using burrows as refuge. FishBase records a maximum size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 cm standard length (approximately 7.9 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so despite their slender appearance, they should be given adequate bottom area and swimming room. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/valenciennea-puellaris?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\u003eValenciennea puellaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Tomiyama, 1956)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange Spotted Sleeper Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange-Dashed Goby, Maiden 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 Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 cm \/ approximately 7.9 inches standard length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/valenciennea-puellaris?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 \/ benthic microfauna feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A mature aquarium with a generous area of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is strongly recommended. This is not simply decorative substrate for this species—the fish naturally inhabits sandy reef environments and uses the substrate extensively as it searches for food. Rockwork should be secure because the fish may excavate beneath or alongside rubble and rocks. FishBase documents wild fish using shallow burrows beneath large pieces of rubble. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/valenciennea-puellaris?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 Generally peaceful and appropriate for a community of similarly peaceful marine fishes. Wild individuals commonly occur in pairs, and the species is documented as monogamous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Valenciennea-puellaris?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The species is not a coral predator. Its continual sand-moving activity, however, should be considered when placing corals directly on or very close to the substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is an important part of successful husbandry. Orange Spotted Sleeper Gobies naturally search the substrate for small food organisms. In captivity, provide a varied diet of appropriately sized meaty marine foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods, copepods and suitable sinking prepared foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emature sand bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is beneficial because it provides opportunities for natural foraging. Do not assume that sand sifting alone will provide enough nutrition in an aquarium; the fish should also be observed carefully to ensure it is accepting supplemental foods and maintaining good body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand Bed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential for normal behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide fine, aquarium-safe sand with enough open bottom area for sifting and burrowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A secure cover is recommended. Gobies can jump, particularly when newly introduced, startled or chased.\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":67595407163625,"sku":"WC S2313","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-spotted-sleeper-goby-valenciennea-puellaris-conditioned-quarantined-indonesia-pea.jpg?v=1790688823","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-spotted-sleeper-goby-valenciennea-puellaris","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}