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Rainbow Goby

Rainbow Goby

Care requirements

  • Minimum tank 20-gallon long for a small group with separate retreats
  • Adult size About 2–2.5 in (5–6 cm)
  • Temperature 64–75°F (18–24°C)
  • Water chemistry pH 6.0–7.5 · freshwater
  • Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Use smooth rocks, caves and oxygenated flow in a mature stream-style aquarium. Leave space between perches and choose tankmates that do well in cooler water.

Diet

Offer small live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp or mysis. Place food near the bottom where the gobies can reach it.

Species notes

Rainbow goby (Rhinogobius duospilus). This supplier’s Rainbow Goby is the freshwater white-cheeked goby.

Reference photo by Laurent Pasteur. Original photo · CC BY 3.0

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