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Madagascar Spotted Croucher Goby
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Madagascar Spotted Croucher Goby

Caracanthus madagascariensis

The Madagascar Coral Croucher Goby is an ornate bottom-dwelling fish sporting lovely pink/red coloration and speckled markings. It is a fascinating fish often found in and about both hard and soft corals. With numerous and descriptive common names such as Gumdrop Coral Croucher, Velvetfish, and Velv
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Madagascar Spotted Croucher Goby is reef safe with caution — most individuals behave in reef tanks, but some may nip at corals or bother invertebrates. Keep well fed and watch closely.

Compatibility

~ Reef Compatible (with caution) Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
100 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
Coral
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Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility