{"id":11788,"date":"2026-02-17T23:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/red-speckled-coral-goby-caracanthus-maculatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:01:26","slug":"red-speckled-coral-goby-caracanthus-maculatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=red-speckled-coral-goby-caracanthus-maculatus","title":{"rendered":"Red Speckled Coral Goby Caracanthus Maculatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"145\">Red Speckled Coral Goby \u2013 <em data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"143\">Caracanthus maculatus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"649\"><strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"160\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"163\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"194\">Red Speckled Coral Goby<\/strong>, also known as the <strong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"245\">Spotted Coral Croucher Goby<\/strong>, is a <strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"280\">small, cryptic reef fish<\/strong> with a reddish to pinkish body covered in <strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"361\">dark speckles and mottled markings<\/strong>. It belongs to the <strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"404\">Scorpaenidae family<\/strong> (closely related to scorpionfish), not true gobies, but it is commonly called a goby due to its size and behavior. This fish is well-camouflaged, often perching motionless among coral branches where it blends seamlessly with its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"826\"><strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"662\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\" \/>Found throughout the <strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"702\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, especially in coral-rich reefs where it hides among the branches of stony corals (commonly <em data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"808\">Pocillopora<\/em> or <em data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"822\">Acropora<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1091\"><strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"840\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"843\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 feeds on <strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"932\">small crustaceans, zooplankton, and tiny benthic invertebrates<\/strong>. In aquariums, it accepts <strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1047\">frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped meaty foods<\/strong>. Feed small amounts multiple times daily.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1108\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\" \/>Peaceful, though best kept with <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1170\">small, gentle reef fish<\/strong>. Avoid large or aggressive species that may outcompete or intimidate it. Excellent for <strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1288\">nano reefs and coral tanks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1416\"><strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1308\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\" \/><strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1319\">Low.<\/strong> Generally peaceful but may defend its chosen coral or hiding spot from other similar perchers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1648\"><strong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1439\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\" \/><strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1459\">Intermediate.<\/strong> Requires a reef-style aquarium with <strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1546\">plenty of coral branches or live rock crevices<\/strong> to perch and hide. Sensitive to water quality, and best suited for <strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1645\">well-established reef tanks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1673\"><strong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1671\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1800\">\n<li data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1712\">\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1712\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1710\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1732\">\n<p data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1732\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1730\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1762\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1760\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1800\">\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1800\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1798\">20 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"2096\">The <strong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1859\">Red Speckled Coral Goby (<em data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1856\">Caracanthus maculatus<\/em>)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1904\">beautiful, coral-dwelling nano fish<\/strong> that adds a touch of camouflage and charm to reef aquariums. Its small size and peaceful nature make it a great choice for aquarists looking to stock smaller reef tanks with unique species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red Speckled Coral Goby \u2013 Caracanthus maculatus Overview:The Red Speckled Coral Goby, also known as the Spotted Coral Croucher Goby, is a small, cryptic reef fish with a reddish to pinkish body covered in dark speckles and mottled markings. It belongs to the Scorpaenidae family (closely related to scorpionfish), not true gobies, but it is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11787,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[70],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11788","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-marine-gobies","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/11788","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=11788"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=11788"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=11788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}