{"id":12473,"date":"2026-02-17T23:19:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/silver-tile-goby-hoplolatilus-cuniculus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:19:19","slug":"silver-tile-goby-hoplolatilus-cuniculus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=silver-tile-goby-hoplolatilus-cuniculus","title":{"rendered":"Silver Tile Goby Hoplolatilus Cuniculus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"133\">Silver Tile Goby \u2013 <em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"131\">Hoplolatilus cuniculus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"629\"><strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"148\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"151\" \/>Also known as the <strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"188\">Silver Tilefish<\/strong>, this species is an <strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"241\">elegant, elongated reef fish<\/strong> with a shimmering <strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"282\">silvery-white body<\/strong> accented by subtle <strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"326\">blue and yellow hues<\/strong> along the fins and head. Unlike true gobies, it belongs to the <strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"425\">Tilefish family (Malacanthidae)<\/strong> but is often referred to as a goby in the aquarium trade due to its burrowing behavior and body shape. It is known for constructing <strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"599\">burrows in sandy or rubble substrates<\/strong>, which it uses as a refuge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"751\"><strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"642\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"682\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, especially reef slopes and sandy bottoms adjacent to coral reefs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1062\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"765\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"768\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 in the wild, it feeds on <strong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"868\">zooplankton, small crustaceans, and benthic invertebrates<\/strong>. In captivity, it adapts well to <strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1012\">frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets\/flakes<\/strong>. Multiple small daily feedings are recommended.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1283\"><strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1079\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\" \/>Peaceful and <strong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1108\">reef-safe<\/strong>, making it an excellent community fish. Best housed with other <strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1203\">non-aggressive reef species<\/strong>. Avoid aggressive predators, as this species is shy and may hide excessively.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1429\"><strong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1300\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1303\" \/><strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1311\">Low.<\/strong> Gentle and non-confrontational. May show territorial behavior around its burrow but rarely aggressive to tankmates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1636\"><strong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1452\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\" \/><strong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1472\">Intermediate.<\/strong> Requires a <strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1508\">deep sandy substrate<\/strong> for burrow building, stable water conditions, and a <strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1575\">secure lid<\/strong>, as it is known to be a <strong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1619\">prolific jumper<\/strong> when startled.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1661\"><strong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1659\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1788\">\n<li data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1700\">\n<p data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1700\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1698\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1720\">\n<p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1720\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1718\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1750\">\n<p data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1750\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1748\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1788\">\n<p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1788\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1786\">55 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2053\">The <strong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1841\">Silver Tile Goby (<em data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1838\">Hoplolatilus cuniculus<\/em>)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1885\">peaceful, shimmering reef addition<\/strong>, admired for its <strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1945\">subtle elegance and burrowing behavior<\/strong>. A suitable choice for aquarists looking for a unique, silvery contrast among brightly colored reef fish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Silver Tile Goby \u2013 Hoplolatilus cuniculus Overview:Also known as the Silver Tilefish, this species is an elegant, elongated reef fish with a shimmering silvery-white body accented by subtle blue and yellow hues along the fins and head. 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