Stiphodon anniaeae. (Photo: R. Hadiaty)
Stiphodon anniaeae is found in high gradient, fast-moving rivers in Halmahera (Indonesia). Its beauty takes after the rest of the genus; Stiphodon contains some of the world’s most beautiful gobies, freshwater or saltwater. A Google image search of “Stiphodon” results in eye-candy galore.
Stiphodon are active, peaceful omnivores. While not all that common in the hobby, they make great aquarium fish if you can replicate their habitat of fast-moving streams. The water should be well oxygenated and clean, and large smooth rocks (e.g. “river stones”) will provide natural landing spots for these gobies.
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