{"id":3548,"date":"2026-02-16T23:28:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/convict-goby-pholidichthys-leucotaenia\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:28:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:28:35","slug":"convict-goby-pholidichthys-leucotaenia","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=convict-goby-pholidichthys-leucotaenia","title":{"rendered":"Convict Goby Pholidichthys Leucotaenia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Convict Goby Pholidichthys Leucotaenia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">The Convict Goby (Pholidichthys leucotaenia), also known as the Engineer Goby or Worm Goby, is a fascinating marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific region. This hardy and peaceful species is beloved by aquarists for its unique appearance and intriguing behavior.<\/span><span class=\"\">When young, Convict Gobies display striking blue-black and white horizontal markings, which transition into vertical bands as they mature. Adults can reach an impressive size of around 12 inches (30 cm).<\/span><span class=\"\"> In the wild, they are primarily carnivorous, feeding on meaty foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other frozen preparations rich in vitamins and fatty acids.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">Convict Gobies are best kept in pairs or small groups, with all individuals introduced simultaneously. They enjoy ample rockwork and crevices for hiding, as well as a deep sandbed to facilitate their natural burrowing behavior.<\/span><span class=\"\"> While generally peaceful, caution should be exercised when keeping them with small, decorative invertebrates, as adult specimens may view them as potential prey.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">These gobies thrive in a well-established aquarium of at least 55 gallons (208 liters) for a pair or small group, with larger tanks required for larger groups or mature individuals.<\/span><span class=\"\"> Optimal water parameters include a temperature range of 72-78\u00b0F (22-26\u00b0C), alkalinity of 8-12 dKH, pH of 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">While suitable for experienced aquarists, Convict Gobies are relatively hardy and make an excellent choice for those seeking a unique and captivating addition to their marine setup.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Convict Goby Pholidichthys Leucotaenia The Convict Goby (Pholidichthys leucotaenia), also known as the Engineer Goby or Worm Goby, is a fascinating marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific region. This hardy and peaceful species is beloved by aquarists for its unique appearance and intriguing behavior.When young, Convict Gobies display striking blue-black and white horizontal markings, which [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3547,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[70],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3548","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\/3548","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\/3547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=3548"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=3548"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=3548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}