Family: Gobiidae
Chinese Vermilion Goby — a Gobiidae from mountain streams of E & S China, peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. Reaches 2.7–4 cm; a bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. 18–26 °C.
Rhinogobius zhoui, a member of the family Gobiidae, comes from mountain streams of E & S China, where it inhabits shallow streams and estuaries over sand. Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind and small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods, it grows to 2.7–4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Rhinogobius species in our database include Rhinogobius brunneus, Rhinogobius cliffordpopei, Rhinogobius flumineus.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Stable temperate range.
Expect 2.7–4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 25 L tank or larger gives it room.
Small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind — pair it with Shrimps in a species setup — A classic pairing for the dedicated and skip Other gobies of the same species without extra caves — Territorial wars over refuges.
Native to mountain streams of E & S China, where it lives in shallow streams and estuaries over sand. Still to gentle current; Moderate.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: hidden-clutch spawner with paternal care. Males larger and more colourful.