Neon Blue Goby Fish (Stiphodon semoni)
A Stunning Little Algae Grazer with Brilliant Blue Colouration! šš
Add a splash of vibrant blue to your freshwater aquarium with the beautiful Neon Blue Goby!
Known for their shimmering electric-blue markings, fascinating personalities, and unique bottom-dwelling behaviour, Neon Blue Gobies are an excellent addition to mature, peaceful freshwater aquariums.
These captivating little fish love perching on rocks, exploring driftwood, and grazing on algae and biofilm throughout the day. Males can develop particularly striking blue colouration, making them a beautiful centrepiece for a natural-style aquarium.
āØ Key Features
Brilliant Blue Colouration: Males can display stunning iridescent blue markings.
Natural Algae Grazers: Feed on soft algae and biofilm growing on aquarium surfaces.
Unique Personalities: Frequently perch on rocks and explore their surroundings.
Peaceful Temperament: Suitable for carefully selected peaceful community fish.
Compact Size: Perfect for smaller, well-established aquariums.
Fascinating Behaviour: Their modified pelvic fins help them cling to rocks, even in flowing water.
šæ Care Requirements
Scientific Name: Stiphodon semoni
Common Name: Neon Blue Goby
Adult Size: Approximately 2ā2.5 inches (5ā6 cm)
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Temperature: 22ā27Ā°C (72ā81Ā°F)
pH: 6.5ā8.0
Temperament: Peaceful; males may establish small territories
Social Grouping: Can be kept individually or in carefully managed groups with sufficient space and hiding spots
Diet: Primarily algae and biofilm; may accept suitable algae-based prepared foods
Care Level: Intermediate
Breeding: Difficult in captivity; larvae require marine conditions for development
š” Ideal Aquarium Setup
Neon Blue Gobies thrive in mature, well-established aquariums that provide:
Smooth rocks and driftwood covered in natural biofilm
Good water movement and high oxygen levels
Clean, stable water conditions
Plenty of surfaces for grazing
Peaceful tank mates that won't compete aggressively for food
Important: Neon Blue Gobies should not be purchased solely as an algae-cleaning solution. They require a consistent supply of natural algae and biofilm, and some individuals may be reluctant to accept prepared foods.
š Compatible Tank Mates
Suitable companions may include peaceful tetras, rasboras, and other small, non-aggressive fish.
Avoid large predatory fish, aggressive cichlids, and species that may outcompete them for food.
Due to the nature of live aquatic animals, all livestock and plant sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges once fish, invertebrates, or plants have left our care.
Livestock at Pickup
All livestock is inspected prior to sale and provided in good condition. Customers are encouraged to inspect their fish, shrimp, or snails at pickup and raise any concerns before leaving.
Once livestock leaves our care, Ottawa Tropical Fish cannot control transportation, acclimation, water parameters, tank conditions or interactions with existing livestock. For this reason, we cannot guarantee livestock after pickup.
Ottawa Tropical Fish is not responsible for losses resulting from:
Improper acclimation or sudden changes in temperature or water parameters
Poor water quality, uncycled aquariums or unsuitable tank conditions
Aggression, predation or incompatibility with existing tank mates
Improper care after pickup
Live Plants
Plants are provided in good condition at the time of pickup. Some melting, leaf loss or changes in appearance can occur while plants adjust to new water parameters and aquarium conditions. This normal adjustment is not covered.
Please contact us before purchasing if you are unsure whether a species is suitable for your aquarium. We are happy to help with compatibility and care recommendations.