Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – spirulina flake, algae wafers, biofilm
Aquarium species profile
Clown Goby Cichlid
Eretmodus cyanostictus · Lake Tanganyika (rocky surf zone)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–80°F
pH range8.0–9.0
Compatible tank mates
Other Tanganyika goby cichlids, shell dwellers, Cyprichromis
Tank mates to avoid
Very aggressive species; keep mated pairs only
Care notes
Fascinating bottom-dweller from the wave-swept rocky shores of Tanganyika. Goby-like movement and appearance. Best kept in bonded pairs. Both sexes share mouth-brooding duties (biparental). Algae scraper.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.