Blue Neon Goby

Blue Neon Goby

Stiphodon atropurpureus

The Blue Neon Goby is one of the fish that are on the rise in popularity, being somewhat rare and new to the trade.

They are considered a great cleanup crew addition, as they love spending their time grazing surfaces for their next algae meal. They are found in clear, fast-moving streams so their aquascape should include river stones and higher aeration.

They are peaceful and make great tank mates to other peaceful community fish. They only grow to 2 inches long, so if they are kept one per tank, we recommend 10 gallons, or if sold as a school - 30 gallons.

They almost solely rely on naturally occurring biofilm and algae growth, so making sure they are in a well established tank is key. They will take meaty foods, but this should only be done occasionally.