Marbled Goby
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NameMarbled Goby
Scientific NameOxyeleotris marmorata
Common NamesMarbled Goby, Marble Goby, Sleepy Goby
FamilyButidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong River Basin, Chao Phraya River Basin, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Cichlids (e.g., Oscar, Green Terror), Large Catfish (e.g., Pleco, Synodontis), Other large gobies of similar size
Description
The Marbled Goby is a large, predatory freshwater fish known for its distinctive dark brown body covered in irregular, maze-like yellow to orange markings. It is an ambush predator that requires a spacious aquarium with plenty of hiding spots. This species is best kept alone or with very large, robust tankmates it cannot swallow.
