High Fin Banded Goby

High Fin Banded Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes)

Maximum size:
5cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
40 litres

Difficulty:
Easy

Feeding:
Will eat frozen Mysis and Brineshrimp, will usually eat flake or pellets if they sink to the bottom.

Reef safe:
Yes, may dig, could be a threat to very small Shrimps.

Compatibility:
Generally peaceful with other similar sized fish, if kept with active species, ensure enough food reaches the bottom as they can easily starve. Can be aggressive to other Gobies of the same species, unless a purchased as a pair, or kept in a large aquarium.

Other information.
Can pair up with some species of Pistol shrimp (Alpheus randalli) to form a symbiotic relationship. The shrimp digs a hole and goby is a lookout. The goby warns the shrimp of approaching danger, and if necessary they both retreat into the hole. Like many gobies this species in known to jump out of open top aquariums.
Very similar to Stonogobiops xanthorhinica, which does not have the elongated dorsal ray.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo taken at The WaterZoo of a 5cm fish, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations.

Our marine fish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.