{"id":2582,"date":"2026-02-16T23:11:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/blue-cheek-goby-valenciennea-strigata\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:11:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:11:36","slug":"blue-cheek-goby-valenciennea-strigata","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=blue-cheek-goby-valenciennea-strigata","title":{"rendered":"Blue Cheek Goby Valenciennea Strigata"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Blue Cheek Goby Valenciennea Strigata<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">The Blue Cheek Goby, scientifically known as Valenciennea strigata, is a captivating marine fish native to the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0This species can grow up to 18 centimeters in length and is known for its distinct appearance, with vibrant blue cheeks that contrast beautifully with its yellowish-brown body.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">The Blue Cheek Goby is a carnivorous fish that enjoys sifting through sand and excavating burrows underneath coral bases or rocks.<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0It is considered an intermediate-level fish to care for, requiring a secure aquarium setup with plenty of hiding spots.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">In terms of tank mates, the Blue Cheek Goby is generally peaceful and can be kept with other non-aggressive fish species.<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0However, it may become territorial towards other gobies or small crustaceans.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">To ensure the optimal care of a Blue Cheek Goby, the aquarium should maintain a medium level of lighting and provide a suitable depth of sand for the fish to burrow in.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\"><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarinecentre.com\/en\/tmc\/livestock\/fish\/gobies\/blue-cheek-goby-west-ind-ocean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"inline-flex relative -top-[0.3rem] light font-sans text-base text-textOff dark:text-textOffDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"><span class=\"text-[0.60rem] inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] px-[0.2em] rounded-full items-center justify-center text-center font-mono md:hover:text-white tabular-nums border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\">1<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"\"><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fishkeeper.co.uk\/fish\/marine\/blennies-gobies\/blue-cheek-goby-yellow-headed-sleeper-goby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"inline-flex relative -top-[0.3rem] light font-sans text-base text-textOff dark:text-textOffDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"><span class=\"text-[0.60rem] inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] px-[0.2em] rounded-full items-center justify-center text-center font-mono md:hover:text-white tabular-nums border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\">2<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"\"><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abyssaquatics.co.uk\/product\/blue-cheek-goby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"inline-flex relative -top-[0.3rem] light font-sans text-base text-textOff dark:text-textOffDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"><span class=\"text-[0.60rem] inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] px-[0.2em] rounded-full items-center justify-center text-center font-mono md:hover:text-white tabular-nums border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\">3<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"\"><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecorals.com\/products\/copy-of-blue-cheek-goby-valenciennea-strigata-medium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"inline-flex relative -top-[0.3rem] light font-sans text-base text-textOff dark:text-textOffDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"><span class=\"text-[0.60rem] inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] px-[0.2em] rounded-full items-center justify-center text-center font-mono md:hover:text-white tabular-nums border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\">5<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0The water parameters should be within the typical range for a marine aquarium, with a pH between 8.1 and 8.4, a temperature between 72-82\u00b0F, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Cheek Goby Valenciennea Strigata The Blue Cheek Goby, scientifically known as Valenciennea strigata, is a captivating marine fish native to the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.\u00a0This species can grow up to 18 centimeters in length and is known for its distinct appearance, with vibrant blue cheeks that contrast beautifully with its yellowish-brown body.\u00a0The 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