Knight goby
Stigmatogobius sadanundio · Oxudercidae
Also known as Fan dancer goby
Intermediate
A spotted, cave-holding brackish goby native to Indian estuaries; peaceful with its own size.
In short: A knight goby needs at least 110 L (29 US gal), water at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and pH 7.5–8.2. It is semi-aggressive, usually kept singly, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 7.5–8.2
- Adult size
- 9 cm (3.5 in)
- Group size
- 1+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 7.5–8.2
- Hardness
- 10–25 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–6 years
- Diet
- Carnivore — bloodworm, mysis, sinking pellets.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia
- Water type
- Brackish
- Biotope
- Estuarine creeks over sand and wood
- Natural conditions
- Specific gravity 1.005–1.010; sand, caves, gentle flow.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 1 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- MollyBumblebee goby in a big tankGlassfish
- Avoid
- Small shrimpTiny fishPuffers
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males have longer, taller dorsal fins.
- Notes
- Cave spawner; male guards the eggs.
- Common ailments
- IchBacterial fin rot in soft water
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