Anyone know this goby fish?

[lirenwang]

I search this goby in internet,but I found it seems that it is only in japan website.Does anyone seen this fish in your country? Please tell me,Thanks!

 

[38bill]

Pterogobius elapoides aka Serpentine goby. Probably rare outside of Japan.

 

[lirenwang]

Pterogobius elapoides aka Serpentine goby. Probably rare outside of Japan.

Yes,There are many of these fish in japan.But I don't know how to buy it outside of japan. :headwally:

 

[SDguy]

Wow, that's purdy.

 

[38bill]

Yes,There are many of these fish in japan.But I don't know how to buy it outside of japan. :headwally:

Ask the guys at Pacific Island Aquatics they may know. Since PIA is not a sponser here I dont know if I can post a link so just google them.

 

[humaguy]

or call Kevin Kohen at Diver's Den...I would be will to bet he could locate one for you...Michael at nyaquatics.com is also well-connected ...let us know if you are able to find one...

 

[lirenwang]

or call Kevin Kohen at Diver's Den...I would be will to bet he could locate one for you...Michael at nyaquatics.com is also well-connected ...let us know if you are able to find one...

I search Diver's Den in internet and found the picture.So it means that liveaquaria import it some times ago(you can see the water print in picture). I email liveaquaria and tell them keep one for me if they import this fish. Thanks

 

[lirenwang]

Ask the guys at Pacific Island Aquatics they may know. Since PIA is not a sponser here I dont know if I can post a link so just google them.

Yes,I find them and email them for reply. Thanks! :beer:

 

[humaguy]

I search Diver's Den in internet and found the picture.So it means that liveaquaria import it some times ago(you can see the water print in picture). I email liveaquaria and tell them keep one for me if they import this fish. Thanks

I would email Kevin, he is the Director of Diver's Den...
I bet he can get one for you relatively quick...
kevin.kohen@liveaquaria.com

Michael from nyaquatic.com- phone is 914-661-3128

Good luck and let us know if it works out!

 

[humaguy]

Diver's Den is a section of Liveaquaria that sells very special, rare, and hard to find fish...if Kevin can't help you he will probably know can...

 

[Mr.Saltz]

Wow that is a nice looking one!

 

[namxas]

FWIW, if the fish in question is from Japan, it's likely a temperate specimen and won't do well at reef temps.