Knight Goby
Stigmatogobius sadanundio
Family: Gobiidae • Origin: Various
Knight Goby (Stigmatogobius sadanundio) is a semi-aggressive other reaching 3.5 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank: 20 gallons.
Min Tank
20 gal
Max Size
3.5"
Temperature
72-82°F
pH
7-8.5
Lifespan
4 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
bottom
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 3.5"
- • Temp: 72-82°F
- • pH: 7-8.5
- • Can be kept alone
- • semi-aggressive temperament
Feeding: Standard carnivore diet for Gobiidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical semi-aggressive Gobiidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 20 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 30 gallons
- Swimming Level
- bottom
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH Range
- 7–8.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 3/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- carnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical semi-aggressive Gobiidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 4 years
Ideal For
20 gallon
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