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Black Goby Aquarium Care Guide

Gobius niger

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Keeping Black Goby in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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