Neon Blue Goby (Stiphodon semoni)

This beautiful nano fish displays bright neon blue coloration in males, is very peaceful with dwarf shrimp, and is very hardy in a mature aquarium that is rich in algae and biofilm.

An aquarium with heavy water flow (10-15x turnover per hour) and very clean, clear water is required for the Electric Blue Neon Dwarf Goby. This fish is native to shallow, clear, fast-flowing waters and it is sensitive to declines in water quality, so regular aquarium maintenance is a must.

The Electric Blue Neon Dwarf Goby is a biofilm and algae grazer in nature. It is known to usually accept frozen meaty foods, but such foods should only be fed occasionally. This fish will also sometimes accept high-quality dry foods that are rich in plant matter, but it is absolutely essential that biofilm and algae are naturally available in the aquarium to ensure its long-term health or else it may slowly starve. As long as it is kept in a well-maintained, mature aquarium with good biofilm and algae growth as well as high water flow, the Blue Neon Dwarf Goby is a hardy and entertaining fish. It will not bother aquarium plants. In fact, Anubias species are an excellent plant to keep with this goby because Anubias can foster significant biofilm/algae growth in an aquarium with moderate to high lighting.

What We Like About This Fish:

Beautiful neon blue coloration in dominant males
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)