{"product_id":"rainbow-stiphodon-goby-stiphodon-ornatus","title":"Rainbow Stiphodon Goby (Stiphodon ornatus)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful nano fish displays a variety of coloration in males is very peaceful with many other subtropical and tropical water species and plants!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Rainbow Stiphodon Goby (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStiphodon ornatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) is a rare freshwater goby that is native to West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is known for the multi-colored spotting male (and some female) specimens display.  Females are not as colorful, but are still very attractively marked. This fascinating, peaceful fish is primarily a biofilm grazer that rarely exceeds 2 inches in length.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn aquarium with very clean, clear water is required for the Rainbow Stiphodon Goby.  This fish is native to shallow, clear, fast-flowing waters and it is sensitive to declines in water quality, so regular aquarium maintenance is a must.  It prefers a sandy substrate with several smooth rocks and pebbles in which it can perch.  The Rainbow Stiphodon Goby often sleeps in burrows, so similar structures should be provided in its aquascape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Rainbow Stiphodon Goby feeds mostly on biofilm, but also sparingly supplements its diets with small, meaty foods. In the aquarium, it is known to readily accept frozen meaty foods such as bloodworms and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArtemia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebut such foods should not be fed more than occasionally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Consistent, plentiful biofilm is absolutely essential for the longterm health of the Rainbow Stiphodon Goby.  This fish will also sometimes accept high-quality dry foods, but it will not thrive long-term on such a diet. As long as it is kept in a well-maintained, mature aquarium, the Rainbow Goby is a hardy and entertaining fish. It will not bother aquarium plants. In fact, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnubias \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003especies are an excellent plant to keep with this goby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Rainbow Goby inhabits waterways with temperatures that range from subtropical to tropical.  Most small rasboras, tetras, hillstream loaches, and other small, peaceful fish are good tankmates for the Rainbow Stiphodon Goby.  Due to its small size and diet, the Rainbow Goby can also be kept with dwarf shrimp, although it might eat a few of their fry.  Almost any other peaceful invertebrates that are large enough not to be eaten can make good tankmates as well. Peaceful bottom-dwelling fish are also a possibility, but care must be taken to make sure that the Rainbow Stiphodon Goby is not outcompeted for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eStiphodon\u003c\/em\u003e goby species, the fry of the Rainbow Stiphodon Goby experience a pelagic stage where they are born in freshwater but are immediately swept out to the ocean where they live in marine conditions until they mature and return to freshwater, swimming upstream to begin spawning.  As a result, there are no known cases of successful breeding in the aquarium thus far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeautiful multi-coloration in dominant males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates too large to be considered prey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInteresting social behavior when kept in colonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreat for subtropical and tropical water tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemperature: 68°- 82.4° F (20°-28° C).  High dissolved oxygen levels are very important in higher temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epH: 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKH: 4 - 8 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a single specimen or pair, 30+ gallons for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiet: Biofilm grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.  Diet can be occasionally supplemented with live or frozen meaty foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSocial Behavior: Peaceful with other species, but multiple males may have minor squabbles.  Ample territory is recommended for multiple males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Western Sumatra, Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAverage Adult Size: 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAverage Purchase Size: 1.5-2 inches (3.8-5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support directly from the owners!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":49069533593753,"sku":"bxd1790041584665","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3","offer_id":49069533626521,"sku":"spy1790041584666","price":18.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 6","offer_id":49069533659289,"sku":"psi1790041584667","price":26.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/rainbow-stiphodon-goby-stiphodon-ornatus_1.jpg?v=1790041588","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/rainbow-stiphodon-goby-stiphodon-ornatus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}