Black Goby Aquarium Care Guide
Gobius niger
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
- Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, similarly sized brackish or marine fish. May be territorial towards conspecifics or smaller, docile species.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established tank with plenty of hiding places (rocks, caves, PVC pipes) and a sandy or fine gravel substrate for burrowing. Good filtration and stable water parameters are essential. Can tolerate a range of salinities from brackish to full marine.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-24°C (50-75°F)
- pH level
- 7.5-8.5
- Hardness
- 10-25 dGH
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