Banded Goby Aquarium Care Guide
Amblygobius phalaena
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful reef-safe fish. Avoid highly aggressive or very small, delicate tank mates. Can be kept singly or in mated pairs.
- Special requirements: Requires a sand bed of at least 2-3 inches for burrowing. Provide plenty of live rock for hiding places and a mature aquarium with stable water parameters. Good water quality is essential.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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