Black Riffle Goby(Stiphodon Elegans)

What We Like About This Fish:

Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
Interesting social behavior when kept in colonies
Safe with dwarf shrimp



RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

Temperature: 68° - 82° F (20° - 27.7° C), but additional aeration/oxygenation is required at the high end of this range.
pH: 5.5 - 7.0
KH: 4 - 8 dKH
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a single specimen or pair, 30+ gallons for a group


CARE INFORMATION:

Diet: Omnivorous. Typically accepts some dry foods and frozen foods, but requires ample algae and biofilm for longevity
Bacter AE provides excellent biofilm growth for any biofilm grazing fish or invertebrate
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Social Behavior: Peaceful with other species, but multiple males may have minor squabbles. Ample territory is recommended for multiple males
Origin: Taiwan, Japan, and Micronesia
Average Adult Size: 1.2 - 1.4 inches (3 - 3.5 cm)
Average Purchase Size: 1-1.2 inch (1.3 - 2.5 cm)