bumblebee fish
| Scientific name | Brachygobius xanthozonus |
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| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1849 |
| IUCN category (World) | DD |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Brachygobius |
Introduction
Brachygobius xanthozonus, commonly known as bumblebee fish, is a little brackish water fish from the Asia.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size4 cm
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Longevity3 year
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ShapeOval
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size4 cm
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Longevity3 year
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ShapeOval
How to recognize the bumblebee fish ?
The bumblebee fish measures between 3 and 4 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The bumblebee fish is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark. Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
Although slightly territorial, the bumblebee fish is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The bumblebee fish is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 30 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 8.5
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gh (hardness)5 - 20
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The bumblebee fish is found in rivers, marshes and seaside creeks. With the influence of the tides, the water changes constantly in salinity.
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
Main recommendations for fishkeeping
Deontology
In order to preserve wildlife, if you acquire this animal, it must not be released into the wild. See also, the Fishipedia charter.
Fishipedia supports the practice of responsible and environmentally friendly aquarium keeping. We encourage maintenance if it is motivated by a desire to understand the biological functioning of living things and if it is done with respect for animal life.
We believe that aquaristics is an opening to the discovery of aquatic environments, especially freshwater, and that this knowledge is necessary to better protect and respect these environments. Logically, we refute the compulsive purchase of animals that would not find a sufficient and / or adapted place in the host aquarium.
Our recommendations
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Min volume40 liters
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Population min8
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Temperature25 - 30 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 8.5
Characteristics
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Difficulty breedinghard
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Robustnesstolerant
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Behaviourpeaceful
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Availabilityoccasional
General reminders
It is strongly advised to read the complete dedicated file and to get information on the feedbacks of maintenance of the envisaged animal, this to avoid any potential conflict whose end result is generally the death of the individual (or the other inhabitants). It is important not to overload your aquarium to limit pollution. This will make maintenance easier.
In nature, animals are subject to weather conditions and live in waters with variable characteristics. The recommendations offered by our team for aquarium maintenance are a guidance and cannot be assimilated to scientific datas.
General reminder on maintenance datas
Le démarrage d'un aquarium est une partie primordiale pour l'équilibre et le bien-être des poissons. Lorsque l'on met en eau un aquarium, l'eau passe naturellement par un cycle biologique : le cycle de l'azote. Celui-ci dure environ trois semaines. Tous les 2 jours, nous vous conseillons de tester votre eau jusqu'à ce que le taux de nitrite soit à zéro pendant plusieurs jours d'affilée.
Pour accélérer ce cycle, vous pouvez utiliser un activateur de bactéries comme JBL Denitrol. Cette solution riche en bactéries vivantes et enzymes permet une mise en place rapide du cycle de l'azote. Les poissons peuvent alors être introduits plus rapidement.
Il est important de tester l'eau de son aquarium régulièrement pour maintenir un environnement sain pour les poissons et les autres habitants. Les tests d'eau permettent de mesurer les niveaux de différents paramètres tels que le pH, la dureté totale, ainsi que les taux de nitrates, de nitrites et d'ammoniaque.
Pour réaliser ces tests, vous pouvez utiliser des produits d'analyse spécialisés tels que JBL ProScan qui permet de réaliser un diagnostic de l'eau directement via un smartphone. Il existe également des coffrets de tests plus classiques de bandelettes, comme JBL PROAQUATEST.
En cas d’usage de l’eau du robinet, vous pouvez utiliser un conditionneur d’eau de type Biotopol de JBL pour éliminer les substances nocives comme le chlore, le cuivre, le plomb et le zinc. Les conditionneurs d'eau garantissent une meilleure santé aux poissons et une meilleure croissance des plantes.
Chlorine and chloramine are dangerous for the health of animals. Used to disinfect water, these agents are present in significant quantities in tap water. We recommend using an anti-chlorine agent every time you change the water. In addition to chlorine, treatments and medicines sold for aquarium use sometimes contain dangerous heavy metals in high doses.
Specific needs for the bumblebee fish
The bumblebee fish is a species which lives naturally at a temperature between 25 °C and 30 °C. For proper maintenance, the temperature should never exceed the 33°C for long periods. Nitrate levels should remain below 50mg/L. To keep the water clean and unpolluted, plan on changing 20% to 30% of the water volume each month.
The bumblebee fish is a species whose maintenance is rather reserved for informed aquarists . It can only be successfully carried out by carrying out a minimum of documentation work. Special husbandry conditions can easily lead to the death of the species.
This species is generally available in specialized shops or from aquarium clubs. Specimens that have been bred for a long time are easier to breed, but special water parameters must be respected.
Cohabitation & Environment
The bumblebee fish being {labels.demonstrative_current_species}} brackish water fish, its maintenance requires very specific water conditions.
Although the species can live part of its time in freshwater, salt intake is recommended . The species can be acclimatized in freshwater for a short period but requires continued growth with slight salinity . This fish tolerates density deviations very well. In fact, in its natural environment, this parameter fluctuates naturally depending on the intensity of the tides. nitially, a decoration made up of limestone rocks and coral sand can participate in a good water balance. . Usually, powerful filtration is required to properly stir the water.
If you opt for maintenance in an evolving tank setting, with salinity gradually increasing with the growth of the animals, it will be necessary after several years to add a skimmer . This type of maintenance is very difficult although fascinating because as close as possible to the living environment of the species concerned.
Being a living in small groups fish, it is advisable to install at least 8 individuals in an aquarium of 40 liters minimum (for 20 cm of frontage). Group maintenance is a prerequisite to ensure their well-being. Lonely individuals tend to quickly become stressed and become especially susceptible to disease.Fearful by nature, it is advised not to let the bumblebee fish cohabit with large territorial species or with too aggressive fish. It can easily evolve with territorial neighbors with a peaceful temperament or with non-territorial species.
Be careful to plan an adequate space for each territorial species. Each species should have a surface and a decor allowing it to juxtapose its territory with that of its neighbors.
It should be noticed that this species should not be kept with large crustaceans or fish, as it would become a prey of choice. Smaller species should preferably be inserted in the aquarium some time before the larger ones. Moreover, if you want to breed it, it is better to put them in a specific aquarium.The species enjoys a particularly vegetation-rich environment. The addition of plants will provide many useful hiding places for resting. These areas are also conducive to possible breeding in the aquarium.
Tips for feeding
The bumblebee fish is carnivorous.
This species does not appreciate being fed with freeze-dried food (flakes...). Some specimens will never eat this type of food.
You should not overfeed your residents to avoid polluting the water. For most species, it is better to feed a few small portions each day rather than one large meal.
Reproduction protocol
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Maintenance difficultyhard
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egg-laying protectionYes
Hybridization risks
In general, it is advised not to mix several species of the same genus or different varieties of the same species, to avoid the risks of hybridization.
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