{"product_id":"twin-spot-goby-signigobius-biocellatus","title":"Twin Spot Goby – Signigobius biocellatus","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 10\/2 - Release Date: 10\/23\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\u003eTwin Spot Goby (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignigobius biocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a distinctive sand-dwelling marine goby recognized by the two prominent eye-like spots, or ocelli, displayed on its dorsal fins. Its pale cream to tan body is patterned with irregular orange-brown markings and iridescent blue highlights, while the paired dorsal eyespots create one of the most unusual appearances among small reef-associated gobies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers directly to these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo conspicuous ocellated dorsal markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase describes the species as pale bluish-gray to yellowish-tan with irregular brown markings, dark pelvic and anal fins with blue spots, and the characteristic dorsal eyespots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=090\u0026amp;id=7245\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignigobius biocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species. Its documented range extends from the Philippines through the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef, with Palau also included in its range. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/summary\/7245?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Twin Spot Gobies inhabit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esandy to silty bottoms in lagoons and coastal bays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, generally close to coral, rubble or other protective structure. They may occur singly or as pairs and use burrows in sandy substrates. FishBase documents a depth range of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–30 meters (3–98 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=090\u0026amp;id=7245\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding ecology is especially important with this species. Twin Spot Gobies take mouthfuls of substrate and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esift the sand for small interstitial invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This natural feeding strategy makes a mature sand bed and careful feeding particularly important in captivity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=090\u0026amp;id=7245\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults can form \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emonogamous pairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with paired individuals sharing sandy burrows. FishBase documents both social and obligate monogamous mating behavior for the species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=090\u0026amp;id=7245\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scientifically documented maximum size is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 cm standard length, approximately 3.9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although total length can be somewhat greater because standard length does not include the tail fin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/summary\/7245?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Indonesian specimen 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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignigobius biocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hoese \u0026amp; Allen, 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twin Spot Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twinspot Goby, Two Spot Goby, Crab-Eye Goby, Signal 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\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 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\u003e10 cm SL \/ approximately 3.9 inches standard length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=090\u0026amp;id=7245\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 Carnivorous sand-sifter; small benthic\/interstitial invertebrates form an important natural food source \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?Country=Philippines\u0026amp;genusname=Signigobius\u0026amp;speciesname=biocellatus\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°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 This species should have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emature aquarium with a substantial fine-sand substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that allows natural sifting and burrowing behavior. Rockwork should be stable and positioned so excavation beneath or around it cannot cause structures to shift.\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 the most important aspect of keeping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS. biocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In nature, it takes mouthfuls of sand and extracts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall interstitial invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=090\u0026amp;id=7245\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In captivity, offer small meaty foods such as enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped mysis, copepods and other appropriately sized marine foods. Food should reach the bottom where the goby naturally feeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished Sand Bed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I strongly recommend this fish for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emature aquarium rather than a newly established system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its natural sand-sifting feeding strategy means a biologically active substrate is particularly beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful toward most community fishes. Individuals may defend their immediate burrow area, but this is not generally an aggressive community species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twin Spot Gobies naturally occur singly or in pairs, and paired adults may share the same sandy burrow. The species is documented as monogamous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=090\u0026amp;id=7245\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A known compatible pair can therefore make a particularly interesting aquarium display.\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 It does not naturally feed on corals. However, its vigorous sand-sifting can redistribute substrate and potentially deposit sand on low-growing corals, so coral placement should take this behavior into account.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A secure aquarium cover is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandy and silty bottoms of lagoons and coastal bays near coral, rubble or other shelter at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–30 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/country\/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=090\u0026amp;id=7245\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\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":67626212524265,"sku":"WC OC0210","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/twin-spot-goby-signigobius-biocellatus-conditioned-quarantined-indonesia-pea.jpg?v=1791326322","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/twin-spot-goby-signigobius-biocellatus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}