White Sleeper Goby

White Sleeper Goby: The Ultimate Sand-Sifting Workhorse

The White Sleeper Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata), also known as the Ladder Glider Goby, Sixspot Sleeper Goby or Sixspot Goby, is a peaceful and highly beneficial species that adds an invaluable function to any marine aquarium. Its unique appearance features a pale, pearlescent white body with distinctive bright blue spots dotting its face. This fish is renowned for its constant, active sifting behavior, tirelessly taking in mouthfuls of sand and sifting it through its gills to extract food. It's a fantastic choice for a community reef tank and is a perfect "workhorse" fish to help keep your substrate clean, aerated, and free of detritus.

Why the Sixspot Goby is a Great Choice:

• Natural Sand-Sifter: Its continuous sifting behavior helps to keep the sand bed clean and aerated, preventing harmful gas buildup.
• Peaceful Temperament: It is a non-aggressive species that coexists well with other peaceful tank mates.
• Active Behavior: It adds constant, graceful movement to the bottom of the water column.
• Reef-Safe: The Sixspot Goby is completely safe to keep with all types of corals and invertebrates.

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Valenciennea sexguttata
• Origin: Indo-Pacific Reefs
• Max Size: 6 inches
• Lifespan: 5 years or more
• Diet: Carnivore. It feeds on small invertebrates found in the sand, supplemented by high-quality frozen foods like mysis shrimp.
• Shipping Size: 2-4 inches