Giant Goby Aquarium Care Guide
Gobius cobitis
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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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