Our Guide To Keeping Lipstick Goby

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Elacatinus multifasciatus
   • Common name: Lipstick Goby
   • Family: Gobiidae
   • Origin: Western Atlantic Ocean
   • Adult length: 2.5 cm
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Lipstick Gobies prefer a tank with plenty of hiding places. A minimum tank size of 20 litres is recommended for a small group of these fish.
   • Provide ample hiding places and areas with live rock or caves to mimic their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Lipstick Gobies thrive in water conditions with a pH range of 8.0 to 8.4.
   • Keep the water temperature between 23 to 27°C (73 to 81°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A moderate water flow is suitable for these fish, so choose a filter that provides gentle to moderate flow.

5. Diet:

   • Lipstick Gobies are carnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Offer them a diet consisting of high-quality frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and mysis shrimp.

6. Tank mates:

   • Lipstick Gobies are peaceful fish but can be territorial towards their own kind. Keep them with other peaceful fish species such as small gobies, blennies, and small wrasses.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Lipstick Gobies are active fish and will spend much of their time exploring their environment.
   • They may become territorial towards other Lipstick Gobies, especially in smaller tanks, so it's best to keep them singly or in mated pairs.