What is purple eel goby?
As an AI language model, I do not have real-time information. However, here are some general facts about the purple eel goby:
- The purple eel goby, also known as the purple eel gudgeon or the purple sleeptight goby, belongs to the family Gobiidae.
- They are found in the western Pacific region, specifically in areas such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.
- They are typically found in marine and brackish waters, often in shallow, sandy or muddy areas, or near coral reefs and rocky formations.
- The purple eel goby has a slender, elongated body that is purple in color, with a white underside. They can grow up to 9 cm in length.
- They are a peaceful, non-aggressive species that can be kept in community tanks with other non-aggressive species. They require a tank with plenty of hiding places such as rocks, caves, and driftwood.
- In the wild, they feed on small crustaceans and other invertebrates, and can be fed a diet of brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other small live or frozen foods in captivity.