Is Red Lipstick Goby a beginner fish?

No. It is a specialist goby for mature, clean, oxygen-rich aquariums with strong flow and stable water.

Does Sicyopus jonklaasi need algae?

It grazes biofilm on rocks, but it should also be fed small meaty frozen or live foods and fine sinking foods.

What aquarium suits Red Lipstick Goby?

Use a mature stream-style aquarium with smooth rockwork, strong oxygenation, clean water and secure cover.

Can Red Lipstick Goby live with community fish?

Choose peaceful fish that enjoy clean, well-oxygenated water and avoid boisterous species that dominate food or disturb the bottom.

Red Lipstick Goby (Sicyopus jonklaasi) in a planted aquarium — representative image

Specialist Sri Lankan Red Lipstick Goby for a mature, oxygen-rich aquarium with rockwork and strong clean flow.

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Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Sicyopus jonklaasi

Care Level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Diet

Algae, biofilm, small invertebrates

Sicyopus jonklaasi

Red Lipstick Goby (Sicyopus jonklaasi)

Name: Red Lipstick Goby (Sicyopus jonklaasi)
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: KA40
Price: 17.39 GBP
Availability: InStock

Moderate Care

Peaceful

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Specialist Sri Lankan Red Lipstick Goby for a mature, oxygen-rich aquarium with rockwork and strong clean flow.

Advanced CareBottom Dwellerdeal-run-20260422-180310Freshwater GobyHigh Flow AquariumLipstick GobyRed Lipstick GobySicyopus jonklaasi

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Sicyopus jonklaasi

Care Level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Diet

Algae, biofilm, small invertebrates

Red Lipstick Goby (Sicyopus jonklaasi) is a specialist stream goby from Sri Lanka. It suits mature, oxygen-rich aquariums with rockwork, clean flow and careful feeding rather than new or low-flow community tanks.

Quick facts

Scientific name	Sicyopus jonklaasi
Adult size	Around 4.5 cm
Minimum aquarium	60 litres or larger
Temperature	22-26 C
pH	7.0-8.0
Temperament	Peaceful specialist goby
Diet	Small meaty foods, fine sinking foods and biofilm grazing

Care and setup

Build the aquarium around clean, oxygen-rich flow, smooth rockwork and mature surfaces. This is not a generic algae-eater for a new tank; it needs stable water and careful feeding.

Feeding

Offer small frozen or live foods, fine sinking foods and grazing surfaces with natural biofilm. Feed modest portions so food reaches the goby without fouling the high-flow setup.

Arrival and guarantee

Livestock orders are packed carefully and sent by licensed live-animal courier. The Live Arrival Guarantee applies when the receiving and acclimation instructions are followed.