Golden Flame Goby is an entry-level goby fish that is very easy to raise. It is originally from the jungle of Gabon. After being artificially bred and improved, it has developed into three types: gold, red, and chocolate. It is shy in nature, but very accommodating to water quality and food. It accepts anything that fits in its mouth. It needs to be covered when raised to prevent it from being scared and jumping out of the tank. Under normal circumstances, it can lay 50-100 eggs per week. The eggs can be hatched using either the dry method or the water incubation method. The fry can mature and lay eggs after 60 days of birth.
Golden Flame Goby does not have particularly strict requirements for water quality. Although it is more suitable to be raised in weak acidic and soft water to better mimic its natural habitat, after generations of artificial breeding, Golden Flame Goby can easily adapt to a neutral environment. Using properly aerated tap water is sufficient for the fish to swim in. However, it is important to note that, like other gobies, drastic changes in water quality can cause poor adaptation, stress, and even death.
[Scientific Name] Aphyosemion australe
[Geographical Distribution] Congo, Gabon
[Adult Body Length] 4.0-8.0cm
[Personality] Gentle
[Suitable Temperature] 21.0-28.0℃
[pH] 6.0-7.0
[Hardness] dGH 1.0-8.0N
[Activity Level] Middle
[Breeding Method] Egg-laying
The Golden Flame Goby, commonly known as the Yellow Flame Goby, is a freshwater ornamental fish that has been artificially improved. The Golden Flame Goby was first discovered and named in 1921, and its Latin species name "australe" means "south of the equator" because it is originally from swampy areas along the coast of Gabon, Congo, and other West African countries. In the wild, the male Golden Flame Goby has a darker brown color, with orange-brown outer edges on the anal fin and a beautifully colored dorsal fin. In the wild population, there is very little variation in coloration among individual Flame Gobies.
Fish enthusiasts recommend keeping the Golden Flame Goby as it is very gentle and even a bit timid. When raising them, remember to cover the water tank to prevent them from jumping out and dying from fright. They have relatively low requirements for water quality and food. Especially for food, as long as it can be eaten, whether it's live bait or pellets, they will accept it completely. Therefore, breeding them is very easy.
1. Gill Rot
Gill rot is caused by Vibrio bacteria. Tropical fish with gill rot will move slowly, lose color, lose luster, lose appetite, turn black in the head, and have a layer of mucus and dirt on the gills. As the condition worsens, the outer gills turn white from bright red, and the gill filaments gradually rot and fall off. As the outer gill filaments rot, the inner gill filaments also start to rot. The epithelium of the gill cover bone becomes congested, the central bone necrotizes and falls off, and when it becomes more severe, the entire gill cover starts to rot, leading to death in the end.
2. Red Spot Disease
Red spot disease is caused by fluorescent Pseudomonas bacteria. Tropical fish with red spot disease have significantly reduced physique, decreased appetite, slow movement, and swim alone on the water surface. The surface of the fish body bleeds and inflames, scales fall off, and the scales on both sides and abdomen of the fish body fall off the most severely. The fish gills become congested. The fin rays rot, and when it becomes severe, the epidermis of the gill cover rots and falls off, turning the gill cover transparent, leading to death in about a week.
3. Pop Eye Disease
Pop eye disease is caused by Pseudomonas bacteria. Pop eye disease is a highly contagious fish disease, but if the tropical fish is strong and the skin is not damaged, it won't be infected with this disease. After tropical fish is infected with this disease, the entire fish body's epidermis becomes rough, and the scales all over the body stand up and spread outwards. Fish infected with this disease may also have complications such as gill rot and bleeding at the base of the fin rays. Diseased fish have difficulty breathing, move slowly, and have a decreased appetite. If not treated in time, it can cause a large number of deaths.
4. White Spot Disease
Symptoms: Affected fish have a dull expression, often wash in water currents or scratch on rocks. The body is covered with white or light gray spots. Affected fish may have secondary infections and two rounds of infections. There are two common pathogens: one is similar to the free-living ichthyophthiriasis in freshwater, and the affected fish has white spots on the body surface; the other is the ovoid flagellate, and the affected fish has light gray spots on the body surface, which are difficult to cure.
1. Water temperature: The Golden Flame Goby fish does not have strict requirements for temperature, just keep the temperature between 22-27℃. However, when changing water, pay attention to the temperature difference between the new and old water, so as not to cause discomfort to the fish.
2. Water quality: They like to live in weakly acidic water environments. The water pH should be around 5 and the water hardness should be around 10. After all, their requirements for the living environment are not harsh, and they can survive in general fish tank water.
3. Feeding: They are omnivorous fish and are not picky eaters. Live food, pellet feed, and flakes, as long as it can be eaten, are all accepted. However, it is best to feed them at regular intervals and in appropriate quantities. This helps them maintain vitality and ensure good health.
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