{"product_id":"bearded-worm-goby","title":"Bearded Worm Goby","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eBearded Worm Goby\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most bizarre and fascinating oddball fish in the aquarium hobby. With its eel-like body, reduced eyes, and signature “bearded” barbels around the mouth, this species looks more like a creature from the deep than a typical aquarium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eNative to brackish and coastal environments, these gobies are expert burrowers that spend most of their time hidden beneath the substrate, emerging to feed or explore. Their unique behavior and alien appearance make them a standout addition for hobbyists looking for something truly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"860\"\u003etrue oddball centerpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e for specialized setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ekjkpu\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14fyb88\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eTaenioides\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a4b3dp\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bearded Worm Goby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15cw3i1\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4–6 inches (varies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jckiqw\" data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"igi1nz\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful but predatory (toward very small fish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iysgwi\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore (worms, small fish, frozen foods)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"adgcp6\" data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mag90b\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in brackish (can adapt depending on species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vevyvb\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eWhy Choose Bearded Worm Goby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pd0pw7\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eExtremely rare and unusual oddball species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nlun3j\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eUnique “bearded” facial structure and eel-like body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11pwz59\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eBurrowing behavior unlike most aquarium fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xo8pne\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003ePerfect for oddball, brackish, or species-only tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2rsla2\" data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eConversation-piece fish for serious hobbyists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"en2f27\" data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eThis species requires a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003especialized setup\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cqir5g\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eSoft sand substrate (essential for burrowing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"50r3iw\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eLow to moderate lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cwjxb1\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eBrackish water preferred (specific gravity ~1.005–1.010)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c1trv8\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003ePlenty of hiding areas and minimal disturbance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j2sbpy\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eTight lid—they can escape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eDue to their secretive nature, they are best kept with peaceful tank mates that won’t outcompete them for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fvah9g\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eBearded Worm Gobies prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hm09ou\" data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eLive blackworms or bloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fmd2i4\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eFrozen foods (mysis, brine shrimp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7yczm\" data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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