Spot-fin Goby
NameSpot-fin Goby
Scientific NameStigmatogobius pleurostigma
Common NamesSpot-fin Goby, Side-spot Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesBumblebee Goby, Knight Goby, Brackish Mollies, Figure 8 Puffer (juvenile)
Description
The Spot-fin Goby is a small, attractive brackish water fish characterized by black spots along its lateral line and on its fins. This bottom-dwelling species prefers sandy or muddy substrates and can be territorial with its own kind. It thrives in well-maintained brackish aquariums.
