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Goby Aquarium Care Guide

Gobiiformes

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Keeping Goby in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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