Goby Cichlid
Eretmodus cyanostictus
Also sold as Tanganyikan Clown Cichlid.
Unusual goby-like cichlid that hops along the rocky substrate. Mates bond for life. Biparental mouthbrooder — both parents carry eggs. Fascinating behaviour. Rocky substrate essential.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
cichlidType
3.5"Adult size
40 galMinimum tank
4+Group size
semi-aggressiveTemperament
75-82°FTemperature
7.8-9.0pH
15-25GH
herbivore — algae, biofilmDiet
bottomSwimming zone
moderateCare level
YesPlant-safe
Build a tank for Goby Cichlid
Design a complete aquascape around Goby Cichlid — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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