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Bumblebee Goby Aquarium Care Guide

Brachygobius xanthomelas

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Keeping Bumblebee Goby in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 10 gallons (38 liters)
  • Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other small, peaceful brackish water fish that are not fin-nippers. Avoid very active or large tank mates that might outcompete them for food or stress them.
  • Special requirements: Requires brackish water conditions for optimal health and longevity, though some individuals can adapt to hard freshwater. A well-established tank with plenty of hiding spots (caves, driftwood, dense planting) and a sandy or fine gravel substrate is essential. They are sensitive to water quality fluctuations and require stable parameters. Live or frozen foods are preferred.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
7.0-8.5
Hardness
10-20 dGH (specific gravity 1.002-1.010 for brackish)

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