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Giant Goby Aquarium Care Guide

Gobius cobitis

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Keeping Giant Goby in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: territorial
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 150 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very robust, similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Avoid small or docile tank mates as they may be preyed upon or harassed.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample rockwork, caves, and crevices for shelter and territory establishment. A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred for burrowing. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Can be sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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