Red Lipstick Goby (Sicyopus zosterophorum)

Fish in the family Gobiidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameSicyopus zosterophorum

FamilyGobiidae

Also known asLipstick Goby, Sicyopus Goby

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

DietCarnivore

Adult size2 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-12 dGH

Appearance

Dark elongate stream goby with brilliant red banding and red 'lipstick' markings on males.

Difficulty and care for the Red Lipstick Goby

Hard

Origin and habitat

Southeast Asia, Indo-Pacific streams

Keeper notes

Peaceful toward other species but males spar; predatory on micro-invertebrates and tiny shrimp.

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