Annie’s Dwarf Goby Care Guide
Stiphodon annieae
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Bioload Score
2600
- Max Size
- 3 cm / 1.2"
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 3 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
A specialist algae and biofilm grazer that needs abundant natural growth on rocks and hardscape, supplemented with spirulina-based plant foods and only occasional small meaty items.
Community Compatibility
Peaceful algae-grazing goby suited to hillstream-style community tanks with small, non-aggressive, flow-tolerant species.
Good to Know
Annie’s Dwarf Goby (Stiphodon annieae) was described from Halmahera and named in honour of ichthyologist Philippe Keith’s wife Annie, reflecting both its tiny size and the bright red courtship colours that inspired its discovery.
Gender Differences
Males show intense neon orange–red bodies with a bright blue facial stripe and more vivid fins, while females are smaller, duller, and more plainly patterned.
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