{"product_id":"goby-diamond-sleeper-goby-valenciennea-puellaris","title":"Goby | Diamond Sleeper Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eDiamond Sleeper Goby\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eValenciennea puellaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"695\"\u003epeaceful, hardworking sand-sifting goby\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its ability to \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eclean and aerate sandy substrates\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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data-end=\"2704\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond Sleeper Goby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valenciennea puellaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saltwater \/ Reef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\/Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003eFAQs Diamond Sleeper Goby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003eQ: Does the Diamond Sleeper Goby eat algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eA: It primarily consumes small organisms and leftover food from the sand, not algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003eQ: Is it good for new tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003eA: No. It requires a mature tank with established sand fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eQ: Will it bury corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003eA: It can shift sandsecure corals and frags properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003eQ: Does it need supplemental feeding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003eA: Yes, especially in smaller or cleaner tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3387\"\u003eQ: Is it aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003eA: No. It is peaceful toward most tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53069680410837,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/download_65.jpg?v=1771518008","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/goby-diamond-sleeper-goby-valenciennea-puellaris","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo 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