{"id":7030,"date":"2026-02-17T06:49:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/hi-fin-spangle-goby-ctenogobiops-tangaroai\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:49:45","slug":"hi-fin-spangle-goby-ctenogobiops-tangaroai","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=hi-fin-spangle-goby-ctenogobiops-tangaroai","title":{"rendered":"Hi Fin Spangle Goby Ctenogobiops Tangaroai"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"149\">Hi Fin Spangle Goby \u2013 <em data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"147\">Ctenogobiops tangaroai<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"510\"><strong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"164\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"167\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"194\">Hi Fin Spangle Goby<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"229\">small, sand-dwelling goby<\/strong> renowned for its <strong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"292\">elegant fins and delicate spotted pattern<\/strong>, creating a \u201cspangled\u201d appearance. Often forming <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"387\">symbiotic partnerships with pistol shrimp<\/strong>, it excavates or shares burrows for protection, making it an <strong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"507\">interactive and fascinating addition to reef aquariums<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"676\"><strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"523\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"526\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"556\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, typically inhabiting <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"613\">sandy patches near coral reefs<\/strong>, where it forms burrows or associates with burrowing shrimp.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"937\"><strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"690\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"693\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 feeds on <strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"772\">small invertebrates, plankton, and micro-crustaceans<\/strong>. In captivity, it accepts <strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"887\">frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and sinking micro-pellets<\/strong>. Multiple small feedings daily are recommended.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1127\"><strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"954\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\" \/>Peaceful and <strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"983\">reef-safe<\/strong>, ideal for <strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1019\">nano and reef setups<\/strong> with other <strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1054\">non-aggressive fish<\/strong>. Avoid predatory species that may disrupt burrows or prey on the goby.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1250\"><strong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1144\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\" \/><strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1155\">Low.<\/strong> Territorial around its burrow but otherwise peaceful and compatible with other small gobies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1422\"><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1273\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1276\" \/><strong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1293\">Intermediate.<\/strong> Requires a <strong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1347\">sandy substrate at least 3 inches deep<\/strong> and plenty of burrow opportunities, ideally paired with a pistol shrimp.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1447\"><strong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1445\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1574\">\n<li data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1486\">\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1486\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1484\">74\u201378\u00b0F (23\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1506\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1504\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1536\">\n<p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1536\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1534\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1574\">\n<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1574\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1572\">20 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1761\">The <strong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1630\">Hi Fin Spangle Goby (<em data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1627\">Ctenogobiops tangaroai<\/em>)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1699\">peaceful, visually striking, and behaviorally engaging goby<\/strong>, perfect for <strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1758\">sand-dwelling microhabitats in reef tanks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi Fin Spangle Goby \u2013 Ctenogobiops tangaroai Overview:The Hi Fin Spangle Goby is a small, sand-dwelling goby renowned for its elegant fins and delicate spotted pattern, creating a \u201cspangled\u201d appearance. 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