Pteragogus sp. Pteragogus sp.

Pteragogus sp. is commonly referred to as Pteragogus sp.. Difficulty in the aquarium: Not for beginners. A aquarium size of at least 500 Liter is recommended. Toxicity: Toxic hazard unknown.

Bo Davidsson, Schweden

Pteragogus sp. (c) by Bo Davidsson

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Scientific:: Pteragogus sp.
German:: Zwerglippfisch
English:: Pteragogus Sp.

Category:: Wrasses

Family tree:: Pteragogus (Genus) > sp. (Species)

Size:: up to 3.94" (10 cm)
Temperature:: 73.4 °F - 78.8 °F (23°C - 26°C)
Food:: Brine Shrimp Nauplii, Frozen food (small sorts), Mysis
Tank:: 109.99 gal (~ 500L)
Difficulty:: Not for beginners
Offspring:: None
Toxicity:: Toxic hazard unknown

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Not evaluated

Related species at Catalog of Life:

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Author:: Meerwasser-Lexikon Team
Publisher:: Meerwasser-Lexikon.de
Created:: 2014-12-01 13:39:59
Last edit:: 2014-12-01 13:39:59

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Biota > nimalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) >Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopterygii (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labridae (Family) > Cheilininae (Subfamily) > Pteragogus (Genus) >

Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.

https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html

A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!

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