{"product_id":"sixspot-sleeper-goby","title":"Sixspot Sleeper Goby","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSixspot Sleeper Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSixspot Sleeper Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValenciennea sexguttata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeper Blue Dot Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an attractive and highly active sand-sifting goby recognised by its pale body and distinctive bright blue spots around the face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant addition to established marine aquariums, this species spends much of its day taking mouthfuls of sand, filtering out small organisms and edible material before releasing the clean sand back onto the substrate. This natural behaviour makes the Sixspot Sleeper Goby fascinating to watch while also helping keep the sandbed turned over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValenciennea sexguttata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sixspot Sleeper Goby, Sleeper Blue Dot Goby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ Microfauna Feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 115L \/ 30 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreferred Substrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine live sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sixspot Sleeper Goby is best suited to an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestablished marine aquarium with a mature sandbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e containing plenty of natural microfauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine sandy substrate is essential, as these gobies spend much of their time sifting through the sand in search of food. Mature live rock and an established refugium can also help provide a continual natural food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile generally peaceful towards other fish, they may become territorial towards other sleeper gobies of the same species unless kept as an established or bonded pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecure aquarium lid is strongly recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as gobies can jump when startled or while settling into a new aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSixspot Sleeper Gobies should be fed regularly, particularly in aquariums where the natural food supply within the sandbed may be limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen or live brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive blackworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality prepared carnivore foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple smaller feeds can be beneficial, helping ensure the fish receives enough nutrition in addition to what it finds naturally while sifting the substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Sand-Sifting Behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the main attractions of the Sixspot Sleeper Goby is its constant sand-sifting behaviour. It will scoop substrate into its mouth, extract tiny food particles and organisms, then expel the cleaned sand through its gills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it a fantastic fish for reef keepers looking for an active bottom-dwelling species that adds both character and useful natural behaviour to an established marine aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43779621847117,"sku":null,"price":159.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/SixspotSleeperGoby.webp?v=1789507996","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/sixspot-sleeper-goby","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}