Red Neon Eviota

The Red Neon Eviota is a strikingly beautiful micro-goby that packs remarkable color into its tiny 0.8-inch frame. Its semi-translucent body is suffused with brilliant red-orange pigmentation, accented by a dark belly (from which its scientific name nigriventris derives) and vivid neon highlights along the head and body. Under quality aquarium lighting, this species glows with an intensity that seems impossible for such a minute creature.

First captive bred by Biota Marine Life, the Red Neon Eviota has become a sought-after species for nano reef enthusiasts. This social species thrives when kept in small groups of three to six individuals, creating a captivating display as they perch on coral branches and rock surfaces, occasionally making short hovering flights through the water column to capture passing micro-organisms. Their communal behavior and brilliant coloration make a group of Red Neon Eviota one of the most visually rewarding stocking choices for a nano reef.

Despite their breathtaking appearance, Red Neon Eviota are delicate fish that require stable water parameters and a reliable supply of micro-sized foods. A mature nano reef with a thriving copepod population and stable chemistry is essential. These gobies have a naturally short lifespan of approximately one to two years, which is typical of the Eviota genus. However, their rapid maturity and frequent spawning behavior can sustain a self-perpetuating colony in a well-maintained tank.