{"product_id":"wilson-s-mangrovegoby-mugilogobius-wilsoni","title":"Wilson's Mangrovegoby | Mugilogobius wilsoni","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilson's Mangrovegoby is a tiny, characterful Australian native that perches on rocks and roots, darting out to snatch passing food before ducking back into cover. It's a genuine oddball for a dedicated nano brackish tank rather than a mainstream community fish, and a great choice for keepers wanting to showcase a lesser-known local species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to mangrove creeks and brackish estuarine waters of northern Australia, where it lives among roots, rocks and leaf litter in fluctuating salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, light grey goby with a blunt snout, five to seven dark oblique bands and scattered black spots along the flanks, a bold dark spot on the first dorsal fin, and two dark spots at the base of the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful towards similarly sized tankmates but a keen micropredator of small invertebrates and fry, and can be territorial toward its own kind in a cramped tank. Best appreciated in a species-specific nano brackish setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micropredator best fed small live or frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia; some individuals will also take quality sinking pellets or flake once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds genuinely brackish water (not just hard freshwater), with rockwork, roots and hiding spots to feel secure. As a lesser-known specialist species with limited published husbandry data, it's best suited to an experienced brackish-water keeper prepared to observe and adjust care as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding in the home aquarium is not well documented; like many gobies it likely lays adhesive eggs in a sheltered site with some parental guarding, but reliable captive-breeding reports are scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMugilogobius wilsoni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWilson's Mangrovegoby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Australia (mangrove\/estuarine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 years (estimated; limited data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful micropredator, territorial in close quarters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced (specialist, limited husbandry data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60L+ brackish nano setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicropredator (small live\/frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5-8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrackish (specific gravity approx. 1.005-1.010) — not a true freshwater species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExperienced brackish-water and Australian native fish keepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot typically kept with plants (brackish specialist); use salt-tolerant species like Java Fern if attempted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther small, hardy brackish-tolerant Australian natives of similar size and temperament, kept in a dedicated brackish nano tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid strict freshwater community fish, anything small enough to be eaten, and boisterous or aggressive species that will out-compete this small, retiring goby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232771817763,"sku":"BA9282","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/wilson-s-mangrovegoby-mugilo-43878648906019.webp?v=1790305552","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/wilson-s-mangrovegoby-mugilogobius-wilsoni","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}