{"id":31280,"date":"2026-05-16T13:52:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/shop\/sem categoria\/hectors-goby-koumansetta-hectori\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T13:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:52:04","slug":"hectors-goby-koumansetta-hectori","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/shop\/fish\/blenny\/hectors-goby-koumansetta-hectori\/","title":{"rendered":"Hector&#8217;s Goby <br> (<em>Koumansetta hectori<\/em>)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Hector&#8217;s Goby: Your Aquarium&#8217;s Peaceful Sand-Sifter<\/h2>\n<p><em>Introduce the charming Hector&#8217;s Goby into your marine tank and observe its gentle demeanor and beneficial sand-sifting habits, adding both beauty and natural substrate cleaning to your aquatic world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hector&#8217;s Goby (*Amblygobius hectori*) is a small, captivating marine fish, typically reaching 8.5 cm. Its elongated body showcases striking yellow horizontal stripes against a dark, often bluish-black background, often accented by a distinct eyespot on its dorsal fin. These gobies are renowned for their peaceful nature and fascinating behavior of sifting through sandy substrates, contributing to a cleaner, healthier aquarium environment. They prefer to hover just above the sand, but will openly explore their surroundings once settled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Care Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Considered an easy to moderate care species, the Hector&#8217;s Goby is generally peaceful and hardy, making it suitable for a range of marine aquarists. While non-aggressive towards most tank mates, they can be territorial with other gobies or blennies in smaller enclosures. It&#8217;s best to house them singly or as a confirmed mated pair for optimal harmony within your healthy aquarium fish community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A minimum aquarium size of 75 litres (20 gallons) is recommended, especially if considering a pair, to provide ample space for their sand-sifting activities and natural behavior. Ensure a fine sand substrate is available for burrowing and sifting. Maintain stable water parameters: temperature between 22-28\u00b0C, pH range of 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hector&#8217;s Gobies are omnivores, primarily feeding on tiny invertebrates and detritus found while sifting sand, and grazing on filamentous algae. Supplement their diet with high-quality marine pellets, flakes, and various frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and enriched brine shrimp for comprehensive Hector&#8217;s Goby care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Buy From Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you buy Hector&#8217;s Goby online from us, you choose a commitment to quality and responsible sourcing. Our fish are quarantined and meticulously cared for, ensuring you receive vibrant, well-acclimated specimens. We prioritize humane shipping practices to ensure your new marine addition arrives in pristine condition, ready to thrive in your aquarium.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Amblygobius hectori<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common Name \/ Variant:<\/strong> Hector&#8217;s Goby<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Size:<\/strong> 8.5 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Indo-Pacific<\/li>\n<li><strong>pH Range:<\/strong> 8.1\u20138.4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 22\u201328\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong> 3\u20137 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming Zone:<\/strong> Bottom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Add this peaceful, beneficial goby to your reef today!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hector&#8217;s Goby: Your Aquarium&#8217;s Peaceful Sand-Sifter Introduce the charming Hector&#8217;s Goby into your marine tank and observe its gentle demeanor [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[50,26],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-31280","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-blenny","product_cat-fish","first","outofstock","taxable","shipping-taxable","product-type-variable"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/31280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=31280"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=31280"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=31280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}