Blue-spotted Goby Cichlid Care Guide
Spathodus erythrodon
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Bioload Score
2600
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 4.0"
- Temperature
- 23–26°C (74–79°F)
- pH Range
- 8.0 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 114L (30 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, with a preference for small live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms, supplemented with high-quality flake or pellet foods.
Community Compatibility
Can be suitable for a Tanganyika biotope community tank with other species that prefer similar water conditions and are not overly aggressive. Ideal tank mates include other Tanganyikan cichlids of similar size and temperament.
Good to Know
The Blue-spotted Goby Cichlid is renowned for its unique method of feeding by scraping algae and microorganisms from rocks, as well as its distinctive bright blue spots that make it a visually captivating addition to aquariums.
Gender Differences
Males are larger, more colorful, and have more pronounced finnage compared to females.
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