Goby Cichlid Eretmodus cyanostictus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Eretmodus cyanostictus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Territorial
Diet
Herbivore (aufwuchs, algae)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.20–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
10.0–18.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Herbivore (aufwuchs, algae)
Temperament & behaviour
Territorial
Breeding & care
Biparental mouthbrooder; pairs form strong bonds; needs mature algae.
Notes
Perches and “hops” along rocks; needs strong current and oxygenation.