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Callogobius amikami is known so far only from a single specimen, the holotype from the Red Sea, and two photos, of a live juvenile from Oman and a live specimen in an aquarium in Coral World, Eilat.
The goby inhabits rocky outcrops of coral reefs, where it likes to hang out among pieces of coral and rocks.
Callogobius amikami is mainly nocturnal, the young fish are especially colorful.
The goby Callogobius cf. amikami is named as colorful cave goby and likes to stay in reef crevices, in underwater caves and under rock ledges.
Callogobius cf. amikami comes from time to time into the German specialized trade and costs between 40€ and 60€.
Etymology:
Callogobius amikami was named after Amikam Gorovitch, who died in a diving accident in Eilat, Israel.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
The goby inhabits rocky outcrops of coral reefs, where it likes to hang out among pieces of coral and rocks.
Callogobius amikami is mainly nocturnal, the young fish are especially colorful.
The goby Callogobius cf. amikami is named as colorful cave goby and likes to stay in reef crevices, in underwater caves and under rock ledges.
Callogobius cf. amikami comes from time to time into the German specialized trade and costs between 40€ and 60€.
Etymology:
Callogobius amikami was named after Amikam Gorovitch, who died in a diving accident in Eilat, Israel.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
