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Pinkbar Goby Aquarium Care Guide

Cryptocentrus fasciatus

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Keeping Pinkbar Goby in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
  • Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive fish. Best kept singly or in a mated pair. Requires a suitable burrowing shrimp partner.
  • Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 3-4 inches) for burrow construction, preferably with rubble or small rocks. A symbiotic pistol shrimp (e.g., Alpheus bellulus or Alpheus randalli) is essential for its well-being and natural behavior. Provide plenty of hiding spots and stable rockwork.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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