Goby Aquarium Care Guide
Gobiiformes
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized fish. Avoid housing with aggressive species or very small invertebrates that could be prey.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places, live rock, and a sand or fine gravel substrate. Many species appreciate a strong current and specific water parameters depending on their origin (freshwater, brackish, or marine).
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.5
- Hardness
- 10-25 dGH
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