Rhinogobius rubromaculatus is a small goby native to Taiwan and southern China. This lively, colourful bottom-dwelling fish prefers cool, well-oxygenated water. Its characteristic bluish fins and red spots are particularly attractive.

1. Behaviour & maintenance

Active and territorial towards males of the same species. It likes aquariums with strong currents, a gravel substrate and lots of stones. A minimum of 80 litres is required for a group of 4 to 5 individuals.

2. Water parameters

• Temperature: 20-25°C
• pH: 6.5-7.5
• GH: 5-12 °dGH
• KH: 3-8 °KH

3. Diet

Carnivorous: artemia, frozen worms, small live prey, food for carnivorous and bottom-dwelling fish.

4. Technical characteristics

5. Reproduction

Eggs laid on stone or smooth wall. The male keeps the eggs until they hatch. Breeding possible in a specific aquarium with moderate current and fresh water.

6. Compatibility

With small stream fish: Danio, Tanichthys, small loaches. Avoid fish that are too hot or too calm.

7. Shipping, delivery & transport points

Transport in professional isothermal packaging suitable for freshwater and oxygenated fish.

Delivery methods

• France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
• In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

• Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
• France: departure Monday or Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday
• Belgium & Luxembourg: departure Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday