High-fin shrimpgoby size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 5 cm. The largest on record measured 6 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 75 Gobiidae species on LumaReef: 1.3 cm (Creamback Dwarfgoby) to 55.3 cm (Violet Goby).

High-fin shrimpgoby tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 50 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

High-fin shrimpgoby water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Gobiidae on LumaReef need (22–27 °C).

High-fin shrimpgoby tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Springer's damselfish, Neon goby, and Yasha goby.

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High-fin shrimpgoby

Stonogobiops nematodes

Its long dorsal flag stands up; the shrimp signals it with an antenna.

The High-fin shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops nematodes) is a tropical marine fish of the family Gobiidae. It lives on and around reefs. Adults grow to about 5 cm; the largest on record measured 6 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 50 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 5 cm
Smallest tank: 50 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres13 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres36 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres60 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres130 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres240 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres288 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 6 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderGobiiformes
FamilyGobiidae
GenusStonogobiops
SpeciesStonogobiops nematodes

In other languages

English: Black-rayed Shrimpgoby
Japanese: ヒレナガネジリンボウ

Quick answers

High-fin shrimpgoby size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 5 cm. The largest on record measured 6 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 75 Gobiidae species on LumaReef: 1.3 cm (Creamback Dwarfgoby) to 55.3 cm (Violet Goby).
High-fin shrimpgoby tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 50 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
High-fin shrimpgoby water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Gobiidae on LumaReef need (22–27 °C).
High-fin shrimpgoby tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Springer's damselfish, Neon goby, and Yasha goby.
High-fin shrimpgoby: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
High-fin shrimpgoby and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.