Chequered Mangrovegoby
NameChequered Mangrovegoby
Scientific NameStigmatogobius sadanundio
Common NamesChequered Mangrovegoby, Chequered Goby, Knight Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMollies, Archerfish, Bumblebee Gobies (Brachygobius spp.), Other robust brackish water fish
Description
The Chequered Mangrovegoby is a striking brackish water fish known for its distinctive dark brown and cream checkerboard pattern. It is a territorial bottom-dweller that thrives in well-established brackish aquariums with plenty of hiding spots. While it can tolerate freshwater, it truly flourishes and exhibits its best coloration in brackish conditions.
