Neon Blue Goby (stiphodon Semoni)?

[jtipton]

My LFS is selling a "Blue Neon Goby" as a brackish fish. I suspect it is Gobiosoma Oceanops.They are keeping it with some halfbreaks at a SG of 1.010. It is a very pretty fish, but is being sold for $30. I did some research, and these fish are normally associated with marine aquaria. So, I have 2 questions:

Are these fish really brackish?
Is $30(US) a reasonable price?

Thanks for the help.

 

[jtipton]

After further research, I suspect the the "Neon Blue Goby" is actually Stiphodon semoni. This is a brackish species that looks very similar to the Neon Goby that is common to marine aquaria. Any info on this species? Here is a picture of a similar specimen:

 

[jtipton]

I could sure use some help on this one. I would like to know how to feed this species, and any salinity parameters that are required.

 

[dizzied]

AFAIK, Stiphodons live in freshwater, but fry probably needs brackish or salt water to develop. I'm not sure how well the adults take salt.

I believe they're algae grazers, but should take most foods as well.

$30 seems rather high for a Stiphodon. Most I've seen sold around the $10 to $15 range.

 

[jtipton]

Thank for the response. They are very attractive fish, but spend a lot of time hiding. It is always a surprise to see this little fish swimming around.