Blue-Spotted Goby Cichlid (Spathodus erythrodon)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameSpathodus erythrodon

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asSpathodus, Erythrodon

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size3.5 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 8.0-9.0, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Stocky goby cichlid with a blunt head and rows of glittering blue spots across a brownish body.

Difficulty and care for the Blue-Spotted Goby Cichlid

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Surge-zone goby cichlid; intraspecific sparring, pair-bonds, and the usual high-oxygen and bloat sensitivity.

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