Palauan Riffle Goby

🐟 Palauan Riffle Goby (Palauan Riffle Goby)

Add vibrant colour and fascinating behaviour to your aquarium with the stunning Palauan Riffle Goby. This beautiful freshwater goby is known for its iridescent blue, green, and orange hues (especially in males), along with its unique grazing and climbing behaviour.

Active, peaceful, and full of character, Palauan Riffle Gobies are perfect for aquarists looking to create a natural, river-style setup with high flow and clean water.

🌿 Why Choose Palauan Riffle Gobies?

🌈 Iridescent blue, green, and orange coloration (males)
🐟 Unique grazing and climbing behaviour
🌿 Ideal for river-style and high-flow aquariums
🧼 Natural algae and biofilm grazer
⭐ Rare and highly sought-after species

These gobies spend their time clinging to rocks and glass, grazing biofilm and algae while occasionally darting between surfaces with surprising agility.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Stiphodon pelewensis
📛 Common Name: Palauan Riffle Goby
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~5–7 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 22–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Algae, biofilm, sinking foods, occasional frozen foods
👥 Group Size: 3–6+ recommended

Palauan Riffle Gobies thrive in mature aquariums with strong water flow, high oxygen levels, smooth rocks, and plenty of surfaces for grazing. A river-style setup is ideal.

🐠 Compatibility

Best suited to peaceful community aquariums with similar environmental needs. Suitable tank mates include hillstream loaches, small rasboras, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid aggressive or slow-water species.

⚠️ Important Notes

Palauan Riffle Gobies require well-established tanks with natural biofilm and algae growth. They are sensitive to poor water quality and need high oxygen levels. A secure lid is recommended, as they can climb glass and escape.

The Palauan Riffle Goby is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a colourful, active, and highly specialised fish that thrives in a natural river-style aquarium.