’o’opu naniha
Name’o’opu naniha
Scientific NameStenogobius hawaiiensis
Common NamesHawaiian Stream Goby, Naniha Goby, ’o’opu naniha
FamilyGobiidae
OriginHawaii
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)70-78
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful, robust freshwater fish, Larger peaceful tetras, Rasboras, Other non-aggressive bottom dwellers
Description
The ’o’opu naniha is a Hawaiian endemic goby, characterized by its elongated body and mottled coloration that provides camouflage in rocky stream beds. This amphidromous species spends its larval stage in the ocean before migrating to freshwater streams as juveniles. They are primarily bottom-dwellers, feeding on algae and small invertebrates.
