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Name
Scientific name
Stigmatogobius sadanundio
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Gobiidae
Common names
Knight Goby
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The knight goby, Stigmatogobius sadanundio, is a widely distributed goby recorded from Pakistan and India through to Indonesia and Fiji. It…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
90mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 7–8.5
Hardness
10–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Widely distributed. It has been recorded in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Fiji.
Habitat
It inhabits estuarine zones, although it is more often found in freshwater than brackish.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
A soft, sandy substrate is ideal for this species. Also provide lots of caves, nooks and crannies where it can lurk and form territories. Although commonly fou…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C pH: 7.0-8.5 Hardness: 10-20°H
Diet
An unfussy goby that will accept most dried, frozen and live foods. It also enjoys some vegetable matter in its diet and will often browse on green algae if it…
Behaviour and compatibility
Don't try to keep it with much smaller species as it will eat anything it can fit in its mouth. It may also nip the fins of slow-moving or long-finned species.…
Sexual dimorphism
Males tend to have a higher dorsal fin when mature. Females are usually smaller, rounder in the body, and often have a more yellowish body than males.
Reproduction
Has been achieved in the hobby but is not very well-documented. Apparently it is a cave spawner and following a prolonged courtship display the female deposits…
Notes
Until recently the genus Stigmatogobius contained 18 species, but most have now been reclassified, leaving just 7 species currently assigned to it. S. sadanund…
References
References
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