Common bully Aquarium Care Guide
Gobiomorphus cotidianus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 75 liters (20 gallons)
- Compatibility: Best kept with other robust, similarly sized native New Zealand fish or in a species-specific tank. Can be territorial, especially males during breeding.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-oxygenated tank with plenty of hiding places (rocks, driftwood, plants) and a substrate of sand or fine gravel. Good filtration is essential. Can be sensitive to poor water quality.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-22°C (50-72°F)
- pH level
- 6.5-7.5
- Hardness
- soft to moderately hard
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