[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Miscellaneous Fish – Empire Goby (Hypseleotris compressa)

Fully mature males of this species are spectacular, especially when in breeding colors. The Empire Goby is somewhat more flexible than many other sleepers; it is also more tolerant of tankmates, making it a better choice for mixed collections.

Other common names

• Empire Gudgeon, Carp Gudgeon

Family

• Eleotridae (subfamily Eleotridinae — sensu Hoese and Gill)

Subfamily

• Eleotrinae or Eleotridinae (sensu Nelson)

Distribution

• Australia and New Guinea.

Size

• Up to 4 1/4in (11cm), but often smaller.

Behavior

• Territorial and predatory, but less so than some other family members.

Diet

• Livefoods preferred, but deep-frozen, freeze-dried, and some other diets also accepted.

Aquarium

• Spacious, well planted, with an open area containing some largish smooth-rounded or flat stones. Neutral or slightly alkaline, moderately hard water with 1 teaspoonful of aguarium salt to each 1 Imp. gal (1 1/5 U.S. gal/4.5 I) is advisable, although this species will also accept freshwater conditions (carry transitions out gradually). Temperature range: 54-82 F (12-28 C).

Breeding

• Eggs are laid on a pre-cleaned stone and protected by male. Hatching takes 1 day or slightly less.