Golden Flathead Goby

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Why are these fish golden in the morning but silverish black at night?
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It's a mixture of lighting when taking the picture and different environment they're caught from. The first one is caught from a more sandy spot while the latter is from a more muddy environment.

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So they change color depending on their habitat peace?
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Yes, many fishes can do this with varying degree.

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My pic caught from a river strangely
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Yes, they are commonly found in rivers and coastal areas, so can tolerate fresh and saltwater.

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Can I put a golden flathead goby in a freshwater aquarium

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I'm not sure but I bet it can. I used to see them in parts of freshwater streams where the spring tides would reach.

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