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Stiphodon elegans
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| Species | Stiphodon Elegans |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 5.08 cm
1-2 " (2.5-5.1cm) |
| sg | 1 - 1.010 |
| pH | 6 - 8 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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Contents |
[edit] Alternative Names
- Green Rifle Goby, Golden Neon Goby
[edit] Sexing
- Males are much more brightly coloured than females. Females are a light brown gold color with gold cheeks. Non-breeding males have a grey/blue hue. In breeding condition males take on more neon colors.
[edit] Tank Compatibility
- Keep with other non-aggressive fish
[edit] Diet
- Some algae, Aufwachs and other small aquatic invertebrates. In the aquarium eats Pleco wafers, proprietary sinking mini-granules, daphnia, grindal and microworm. Bloodworm can be fed but must be chopped into small pieces to prevent choking. Does not appear to eat prepared vegetable matter.
[edit] Feeding Regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- hey inhabit relatively swift, clear rainforest streams close to the sea. The streams have a rocky and sandy substrate. Each goby ideally needs at least a 15 cm x 15 cm area of territory. As they are a burrowing species the substrate should be sand and pebbles or small pieces of slate should be scattered on the surface within each territory so that burrows can be made underneath them.
[edit] Behaviour
- Although they are peaceful they can be territorial with each other
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
