{"product_id":"threadfin-goby-sicyopterus-longifilis","title":"Threadfin Goby (Sicyopterus longifilis)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgREAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThreadfin Goby (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSicyopterus longifilis\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the Threadfin Funky Goby or Clinging Goby, is \u003cmark class=\"b6AQX\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=Eceowb_1x\/cFwyDc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj7-rDGst2XAxXuDDQIHWETJuUQuJAPeggIAggBCBEQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003ea rare and striking freshwater fish native to fast-flowing coastal mountain streams, rapids, and rainforest creeks across \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIndonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and parts of Japan\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[247864,null,0]]]]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n. It is celebrated in the aquarium hobby for its energetic behavior, iridescent colors, and unique anatomical adaptations built for life in heavy currents.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Eceowb_2b\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Distinctive Features\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],null,null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically grow to between \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e10 to 13 cm (4 to 5 inches)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEAc\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Males are highly colorful—often displaying vibrant shades of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eiridescent blue, green, silver, or dark banding\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—and feature spectacularly long, thread-like filamentous extensions on their first dorsal and caudal fins. Females are generally more subdued in color with shorter, less dramatic fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEA0\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBody Form:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They possess elongated, streamlined bodies, wide flat heads with upward-facing eyes, and a downward-positioned mouth perfectly adapted for scraping surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Eceowb_3j\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eFascinating Natural Behaviors\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],null,null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQggEAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQggEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWaterfall Climbers:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Like other members of the \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSicyopterus\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e genus, these fish possess \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003epelvic fins modified into a powerful suction disc\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the wild, they use this disc alongside their specialized mouths to literally crawl up steep, wet surfaces, including vertical rock faces and waterfalls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQggEAc\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAmphidromous Life Cycle:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They have an incredible migratory reproductive cycle. The adults live and spawn in high-elevation freshwater streams. Once the eggs hatch, the tiny larvae drift downstream into the ocean to develop into marine plankton. As juveniles, they gather in massive numbers at river mouths and migrate back upstream to complete their life cycle. Because of this marine larval requirement, they \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ecannot be bred successfully in home aquaria\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Eceowb_4i\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eAquarium Care \u0026amp; Habitat Requirements\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],null,null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQglEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBecause of their specific natural environment, the Threadfin Goby is best suited for experienced aquarists looking to maintain a dedicated \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eriver biome or stream tank setup\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgsEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgsEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum tank size of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e30 gallons (approx. 115 litres)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to properly house a small, peaceful group.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgsEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWater Flow \u0026amp; Oxygen:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e High turbulence and exceptional water quality are strictly non-negotiable. The setup must utilize heavy filtration, powerheads, or a river tank manifold to replicate rushing water and maintain maximum oxygenation.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgsEAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDecor \u0026amp; Substrate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fine sand or rounded gravel substrate decorated with plenty of smooth river stones, boulders, and driftwood.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgsEAU\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Diet:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They are specialized \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eaufwuchs grazers\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Intense, bright lighting should be provided to stimulate a healthy carpet of natural algae and biofilm across the stones. While their diet relies heavily on algae and greenfoods, they should be supplemented with sinking pellets, wafers, and high-quality frozen foods.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgsEAY\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEscape Artists:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A tightly-fitting aquarium lid is essential, as their natural climbing and leaping instincts make them highly prone to jumping out of open tanks.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Eceowb_71\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],null,null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgwEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgwEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 22°C to 28°C (72°F to 78°F)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgwEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003epH:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 to 7.8\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgwEAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHardness:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard water (dH up to 18)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarists Across Canada","offers":[{"title":"1.5\"","offer_id":67889152524536,"sku":"GO2515","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/files\/images_2_92aee1b2-6185-4d83-836f-9a96da89a386.jpg?v=1793214248","url":"https:\/\/aquaristsacrosscanada.com\/products\/threadfin-goby-sicyopterus-longifilis","provider":"Aquarists Across Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}