Today we take a look at one of my favorite little gobies- Stiphodon atropurpureus. I have been keeping these little guys on and off for over a decade, and they hold a special place in the hillstream aquarium. What are some of your favorites?
I ❤ gobies. First time I saw a salt water goby- I thought it was fake! Too beautiful to be real-😂 I have an adorable chunky knite goby- he hunts around his tank like he’s Jaws… takes care of my guppy fry problem.
I've had so many over the years it's hard to say just one, but one thing I very much enjoy are your awesome videos. I enjoy seeing and learning about fish I probably would have never known about. I also enjoy your enthusiasm for gardening along with so many other things you do to make this world a better place. Thanks You Rachel..... 💐🤗
What an extraordinary little fish. I love your videos, because you go to places I cannot, and you keep marvelous critters and plants that would be extremely difficult for me to provide proper conditions for. By watching your videos, I can vicariously enjoy your experiences. Thanks, Rachel.
Ah, my goal fish. And all because of you, too! I’ve watched your 150gal playlist over and over and am currently trying to get my 55gal set up and ready for these guys. I know it may take a few years and I’m ok with that. It’s nowhere near ready but I’m one my way! Thank you for all you do for this community and I hope you’re having fun on your latest adventure!
Im new to the hobby and have not bought a goby yet, But I can easily, already say they are my favorite freshwater fish. I don’t know what it is about them.
Things have been a bit hectic, playing catch up. This is my favorite tank of all time, and girl, those gobies are AMAZING! Can't wait to hear and see more of your adventures. This was such a great chill-axin' video, perfect music. 👍❤👍
For every fish purchased at pet stores they should have a button you press and one of your videos pops up about the species whenever someone is interested
I have been ill for the last while, but I have been watching. This has got to be one of the loveliest videos to sit back and just watch thank you so much. Little guys like this and make it all worthwhile isn’t it? I do hope you’re well and healthy and happy, take care of my friend and thank you so much for this. I would love if you would do one with your big guys those dinosaurs of the fish world of all your fish they are my absolute favorite. 💕
Extraordinary fish kept extraordinarily well. You always explain how and share your encyclopedic knowledge. I picked out some boraras maculatus last week because of your video on them - when they are comfortable I hope they show their colours. If they don’t, I know I need to improve something. Thanks for the best fish keeping videos on RUclips.
Gorgeous little fish maybe when my 145 matures after the rescape overhaul , this will be in my bucket list at around 6 months of age so my tank can sustain these little beauties.
What a gorgeous little fish. Always thought if I could figure out how to I'd love a tank with these and pygmy sunfish. Rock out the black and blue tank.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video! I so enjoyed it! I was able to get a couple of these, both male, earlier this spring. I love them for their color and their cute faces!!
These look awesome :) I tende to like fish from south america the most ^^ I try to adopt Neons (Paracheidron axelrodi and inesi) and Gymnocorymbus ternetzi. Maybe there will be Guppys in my futur?!
Excellent fish. I appreciate your aquascaping in the hillstream tank. Would love to see Aquascape reach out to you as they have with other RUclipsrs. They have the expertise to do an indoor tropical set up for you with mucho flow.
Love gobies! So glad to see your new video! I’ve missed them. What kind of algae is that? We have it in our tank, too, but nobody seems to know what it is so we can prevent it.
Hey Rachel, I love those Gobbies, you have, and thank you for sharing them with us. What are the parameters for keeping these little guys in the aquarium? Where could I search to find retailers that sell them, and what should I expect to spend to purchase them.
I have had good luck mixing stiphodons with shrimp, especially if its a densely planted aquarium. Rhinogobious are a different story, as their prey drive is exceptionally strong. Stiphodons are more grazers then predators. That being said, some baby shrimp would likely be eaten. Their adult size of 1.5" and their small, downturned mouth makes them less of a predatory risk then a lot of fish commonly kept with them.
@@RachelOLeary Thanks Rachel. I just turned 64 and up until a few years ago I had not been involved with nano fish, inverterts and snails too much. I got back into Rainbows and managed to catch me some camallanaus. Took me several years before I identified the problem. Never saw the worms untill the day I sent some off to an aquaculture lab. I have enjoyed seeing rabbit snails have some babies and got some Spike Tailed MTS's. Those are cool. Enjoy watching your channel.
my absolute #1 favorite goby of all time, I love when they burry themselves in sand and poke up just their eyes, and how the like to hang out on the glass and watch the outside world :)
What a beautiful little fish. Blue is my favorite color, by far and I do not have a single blue fish in my entire fish room... This guy would fit the bill perfectly. Oh, any chance you are going to the Keystone Clash?
@@RachelOLeary Well if you do end up going, I'd like to buy you and your guy (guy... Man? Boyfriend, significant other? LOL I forgot his name, sorry) a drink. Hopefully that doesn't scare you off. :) Fully vaccinated!
Today we take a look at one of my favorite little gobies- Stiphodon atropurpureus. I have been keeping these little guys on and off for over a decade, and they hold a special place in the hillstream aquarium. What are some of your favorites?
All of them….does that count as one favorite??😃❤️ they are all very interesting, I really love the gobies though. ❤️❤️❤️
Glossogobius Girius.
They get to be huge, though.
I absolutely love rummy nose tetra and Denison barbs
I ❤ gobies. First time I saw a salt water goby- I thought it was fake! Too beautiful to be real-😂 I have an adorable chunky knite goby- he hunts around his tank like he’s Jaws… takes care of my guppy fry problem.
I've had so many over the years it's hard to say just one, but one thing I very much enjoy are your awesome videos. I enjoy seeing and learning about fish I probably would have never known about. I also enjoy your enthusiasm for gardening along with so many other things you do to make this world a better place.
Thanks You Rachel..... 💐🤗
I appreciate that!
Your tanks are so gloriously seasoned I’m jealous. I miss your content and hope you are doing well in this new year
This is so relaxing to watch! Thanks for posting, also love watching your informative style videos, one of the best channels on RUclips!
What an extraordinary little fish. I love your videos, because you go to places I cannot, and you keep marvelous critters and plants that would be extremely difficult for me to provide proper conditions for. By watching your videos, I can vicariously enjoy your experiences. Thanks, Rachel.
Ah, my goal fish. And all because of you, too! I’ve watched your 150gal playlist over and over and am currently trying to get my 55gal set up and ready for these guys. I know it may take a few years and I’m ok with that. It’s nowhere near ready but I’m one my way! Thank you for all you do for this community and I hope you’re having fun on your latest adventure!
I love gobies! Any kind of goby. They have personality.
Really enjoyed that. Just a nice 5 minutes chilling out video with a beautiful fish
This is my new favourite fish. How beautiful and what a peaceful and wonderful video...
Greetings to you Jan
It was great to meet you today, thanks again!
Good to meet you as well!
Oh my gosh, they're stunning! I'm in love! You always have the coolest first. The hillstream aquarium is definitely my favourite. ❤️
Gorgeous fish and that background music is heaven. So glad I found you on here tonight. You've inspired my collection of Chili Rasboras!
Gorgeous. Reminds me of Pygmy Sunfish. Same black with blue spangling.
Wow, what a little belter! ❤️
Wow! Awesome video, love it. Thanks!
oh my god I just rediscovered your channel!! Love your content so much!
Absolutely beautiful and thank you for sharing with us all on RUclips. I also enjoyed the music in the video.
Was not even thinking about getting one of these til i saw this video!!!! 👍 👍
I love your video,, the fish is so beautiful. I always learn and inspired by your video.. 😊
This is my new favourite fish! How beautiful and what a peaceful and calming video
I love this little friend
Oh Rachel! I have never seen these guys before. How beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
This is my new favourite fish. How beautiful and what a peaceful and wonderful video...
Greetings to you Carolyn
Im new to the hobby and have not bought a goby yet, But I can easily, already say they are my favorite freshwater fish. I don’t know what it is about them.
Things have been a bit hectic, playing catch up. This is my favorite tank of all time, and girl, those gobies are AMAZING! Can't wait to hear and see more of your adventures. This was such a great chill-axin' video, perfect music.
👍❤👍
These guys are downright plump! What beautiful color, too!
For every fish purchased at pet stores they should have a button you press and one of your videos pops up about the species whenever someone is interested
Love these Gobies 😍 but also love the red ones with their grumpy faces 😁
Oh, Yeah. What a pretty fish.. Love the Hillstream aquarium.
Wow I did not knew that fish exist! Very cool
I have been ill for the last while, but I have been watching.
This has got to be one of the loveliest videos to sit back and just watch thank you so much.
Little guys like this and make it all worthwhile isn’t it?
I do hope you’re well and healthy and happy, take care of my friend and thank you so much for this.
I would love if you would do one with your big guys those dinosaurs of the fish world of all your fish they are my absolute favorite.
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This is my new favourite fish. How beautiful and what a peaceful and wonderful video...
Greetings to you Kathleen
Beautiful! Thank you for such a chill video! Made my day : )
Lovely 🐟 and informative. Thanks Rachael 😘
Very nice 📹video! Love it! 💜💜
Stunning little fish 👌👌👌
What pretty fish! Thank you for the relaxing video :)
Now these are very cool 😎 fish!
Soooooooo cute👍😍💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This is my new favourite fish. How beautiful and what a peaceful and wonderful video...
Greetings to you Jennifer
Extraordinary fish kept extraordinarily well. You always explain how and share your encyclopedic knowledge. I picked out some boraras maculatus last week because of your video on them - when they are comfortable I hope they show their colours. If they don’t, I know I need to improve something. Thanks for the best fish keeping videos on RUclips.
I appreciate the support!
Gorgeous little fish maybe when my 145 matures after the rescape overhaul , this will be in my bucket list at around 6 months of age so my tank can sustain these little beauties.
Excellent.
It is beautiful. I don't have any gobies yet, but one day.
those are adorable
What a beautiful fish!
Great video, awesome fish that goby!
What a gorgeous little fish. Always thought if I could figure out how to I'd love a tank with these and pygmy sunfish. Rock out the black and blue tank.
Beautiful fish 😍 my favourite though will always be Spotted Borneo suckers Hillstreams. Thanks for the video 🙂
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video! I so enjoyed it! I was able to get a couple of these, both male, earlier this spring. I love them for their color and their cute faces!!
This is my new favourite fish. How beautiful and what a peaceful and wonderful video...
Greetings to you Carole
That was so nice and relaxing.
What an amazing little guy I got a 20 gallon low boy that may be perfect for a couple of those.
An absolutely beautiful fish.
Beautiful, love this tank of yours
Beautiful video
Very beautiful fish!
oh wow - beautiful!
These look awesome :) I tende to like fish from south america the most ^^
I try to adopt Neons (Paracheidron axelrodi and inesi) and Gymnocorymbus ternetzi. Maybe there will be Guppys in my futur?!
Lovely tank and fish. 🙂❤
These remind me of you 😂! Colorful and vibrant. Wonderful fish, any luck in breeding them? Thanks for the video!👍
They require salinity for their larva to be reared. I have spawned them, but never tried to raise them up
I've been looking so long for these gobies. I'm jealous 😫
I saw these at my lfs a while back and didn’t pick em up. I’m pissssed at myself now haha.
Wonderful.
Excellent fish. I appreciate your aquascaping in the hillstream tank. Would love to see Aquascape reach out to you as they have with other RUclipsrs. They have the expertise to do an indoor tropical set up for you with mucho flow.
Love ya gel keep up the good work 🙏❤️🇬🇧
Could you do a video on River Shrimp please. Brought some as feeders in LFS but want to keep them and not feed them to any fish.
Great video again! What is there tank mates? The red and black?
Those are rainbow shiners, Notropsis chrosomus
It's so freaking cute!
Are they shrimp safe?
Looking to get a goby hopefully soon
Love gobies! So glad to see your new video! I’ve missed them. What kind of algae is that? We have it in our tank, too, but nobody seems to know what it is so we can prevent it.
This is my new favourite fish. How beautiful and what a peaceful and wonderful video...
Greetings to you Debbie
Hey Rachel, I love those Gobbies, you have, and thank you for sharing them with us. What are the parameters for keeping these little guys in the aquarium? Where could I search to find retailers that sell them, and what should I expect to spend to purchase them.
beautiful 🤩
Hi there, do you still have these ?
If you have, how old are they ?
What is the tank size ? Please let me know the exact dimensions
Yes, they are about nine or so years old now in a 150g hillstream tank
Sooo pretty!!!
How do you maintain the microcrustacean population for them in a closed system? Do you have to seed it initially?
I supplement it with frozen cyclops and baby brine.
@@RachelOLeary Hi,just saw this and seen your reply regarding feeding. I would bet a wooden nickel they would not go well in a tank with shrimp.
I have had good luck mixing stiphodons with shrimp, especially if its a densely planted aquarium. Rhinogobious are a different story, as their prey drive is exceptionally strong. Stiphodons are more grazers then predators. That being said, some baby shrimp would likely be eaten. Their adult size of 1.5" and their small, downturned mouth makes them less of a predatory risk then a lot of fish commonly kept with them.
@@RachelOLeary Thanks Rachel. I just turned 64 and up until a few years ago I had not been involved with nano fish, inverterts and snails too much. I got back into Rainbows and managed to catch me some camallanaus. Took me several years before I identified the problem. Never saw the worms untill the day I sent some off to an aquaculture lab. I have enjoyed seeing rabbit snails have some babies and got some Spike Tailed MTS's. Those are cool. Enjoy watching your channel.
my absolute #1 favorite goby of all time, I love when they burry themselves in sand and poke up just their eyes, and how the like to hang out on the glass and watch the outside world :)
Cool fish
Beautiful!
Too cute
What a beautiful little fish. Blue is my favorite color, by far and I do not have a single blue fish in my entire fish room... This guy would fit the bill perfectly. Oh, any chance you are going to the Keystone Clash?
I'm not sure yet
@@RachelOLeary Well if you do end up going, I'd like to buy you and your guy (guy... Man? Boyfriend, significant other? LOL I forgot his name, sorry) a drink. Hopefully that doesn't scare you off. :) Fully vaccinated!
Sure! Let's touch base as it gets closer :)
What plant is that, at 6.001 minutes, please?
Some sort of moss, maybe Christmas moss or similar
Thanks ! Much appreciated ! xx
@@RachelOLeary
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Woahhh so Priddy ;0;
I want some
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