De Jong Marinelife, Holland
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Vanderhorstia nannai was described as a new species of the shrimp-related gobiid genus Vanderhorstia, Vanderhorstia nannai, based on four specimens collected in Palau and 15 aquarium specimens purportedly from the Philippines.
The occurrence of this species around the Philippines was confirmed by an image available on the internet of a live fish photographed in situ here.
Based on this photo, it can be assumed that it is associated with burrows created and inhabited by alphaeid crabs (although no crabs are visible in the picture), as is the case with all conspecifics for which information is available.
Habitat: The gobies live on sandy-pebbly bottoms.
The species enters the trade through De Jong Marine Life, so we assume a lot of husbandry reports.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
The occurrence of this species around the Philippines was confirmed by an image available on the internet of a live fish photographed in situ here.
Based on this photo, it can be assumed that it is associated with burrows created and inhabited by alphaeid crabs (although no crabs are visible in the picture), as is the case with all conspecifics for which information is available.
Habitat: The gobies live on sandy-pebbly bottoms.
The species enters the trade through De Jong Marine Life, so we assume a lot of husbandry reports.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
