Red Lipstick Goby (4 CM)
£6.45
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The Red Lipstick Goby (Sicyopus rubicundus or related species like Sicyopus jonklaasi) is a small, colorful freshwater and amphidromous goby known for the bright red marking around its mouth that resembles lipstick.
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Description
Key Characteristics & Biology
- Size: Grows up to approximately 4.5 cm to 6 cm (1.8 to 2.4 inches).
- Appearance: Males feature vibrant reddish-orange lips and matching body hues, while females have more subdued, paler colouration.
- Behaviour: Bottom-dwelling and reclusive fish that use fused pelvic fins as a sucking disc to cling to rocks in fast-flowing streams.
- Lifecycle: Amphidromous species where adults spawn in fresh water, and larvae wash down to the sea before returning to rivers as juveniles.
Aquarium Care
- Tank Size: Minimum 100 litres recommended for a small group.
- Water Parameters: Temperature around 22°C–26°C, pH 6.0–7.5.
- Temperament: Generally peaceful, though males can be territorial and show aggressive head-biting or posturing toward one another.
- Diet: Insectivore; accepts live and frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia, though some wild-caught specimens can be slow to transition to dry foods.
- Tank Setup: Requires a tight-fitting lid (they are strong jumpers) and good water flow/aeration.
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