Marbled Goby Aquarium Care Guide
Oxyeleotris marmorata
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (570 liters) for a single adult
- Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed. Highly predatory towards smaller tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding spots such as caves, driftwood, and dense vegetation. Substrate should be soft sand or fine gravel. Excellent filtration is essential due to its large size and carnivorous diet. Dim lighting is preferred as they are nocturnal.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 6.5-7.5
- Hardness
- 5-15 dGH
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