Blue Neon Goby

Add a brilliant flash of iridescent electric blue to your aquascape with the Blue Neon Goby (Stiphodon atropurpureus). Hailing from fast-flowing tropical streams in the Indo-Pacific region, these captivating nano fish are famous for their intense metallic coloration and highly active, entertaining personalities. Unlike many bottom-dwellers, male Blue Neon Gobies display an incredible shimmering cobalt sheen when settled into a mature aquarium. They are entirely peaceful, completely reef-safe/shrimp-safe, and serve as excellent specialized algae eaters that spend their days grazing biofilm and soft algae off smooth stones, glass, and hardscape. ParameterIdeal Range Scientific NameStiphodon atropurpureus Common NamesBlue Neon Goby, Cobalt Neon Goby, Iridescent Blue Goby Adult Size2.0 – 2.5 inches (5 – 6 cm) Minimum Tank Size15 Gallons (approx. 60 Liters) Temperature22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F) pH Range6.5 – 7.5 Water Hardness2 – 12 dGH DietHerbivore / Algae & Biofilm Grazer