Rainbow Stiphodon Goby Care Guide
Stiphodon ornatus
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Bioload Score
1560
- Max Size
- 7.0 cm / 2.8"
- Temperature
- 24–26°C (75–78°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Primarily grazes on algae and biofilm from rocks and other surfaces, and in aquaria can be maintained on algae-based prepared foods, small frozen items, and finely crushed flakes.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in peaceful community aquaria with small, non-aggressive tankmates that will not outcompete it for food or harass it.
Good to Know
The Rainbow Stiphodon Goby, *Stiphodon ornatus*, is a peaceful, algae-grazing nano goby whose iridescent blues and reds really pop in a well-scaped, fast-flowing stream-style aquarium.
Gender Differences
Males exhibit more vibrant body colours and fin markings, while females are comparatively plain with paler coloration and dark lateral body stripes.
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