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Grass Goby Aquarium Care Guide

Zosterisessor ophiocephalus

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Keeping Grass Goby in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: territorial
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (570 liters)
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very robust, similarly sized fish that can tolerate its territorial nature. Avoid small or docile tank mates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample hiding places, including caves and dense vegetation. A soft, sandy substrate is essential for burrowing. Good filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Can be sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-24°C (50-75°F)
pH level
7.5-8.5
Hardness
10-25 dGH

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