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Marbled Goby Aquarium Care Guide

Proterorhinus marmoratus

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Keeping Marbled Goby in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (for a single specimen)
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with robust, similarly sized fish that can tolerate its territorial nature. Avoid keeping with very small or docile fish, as they may be preyed upon or harassed.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding spots such as rocks, caves, and driftwood. A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred, as they often burrow. Good water quality is essential. Can tolerate a range of salinities, from freshwater to brackish.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
7.0-8.0
Hardness
10-25 dGH

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