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A Bumble Bee Goby?

PerryClem0842

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As you probably already know I have recently set up a 100 litre tank, the fish I am having in it are 3 Pearl Gourami 5 Otocinlcus 2 Apistogramma Borelli 6 Cardinal Tetra,
Since I have seen them I have always liked the Goby but I don't know if they are compatible with my fish I have chosen, if so I would greatly appreciate some comments on what environment they live in, are they compatible and what to feed them. Thanks Perry.
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They are not suitable for small tanks and not really easy to keep. From what I know there are 2 different types and both prefer brackish water but one will tolerate freshwater.

Bumblebee gobies move slowly and can be intimidated by larger fish. When kept in community tanks will tend to fin nip, even if unprovoked. Their hunting instinct is to take a snap at anything that floats by. Also they are not easy to feed as they prefer live food.

They need plenty of caves to hide in to feel secure as they are very territorial and like to change caves often.
 
They are not suitable for small tanks and not really easy to keep. From what I know there are 2 different types and both prefer brackish water but one will tolerate freshwater.

Bumblebee gobies move slowly and can be intimidated by larger fish. When kept in community tanks will tend to fin nip, even if unprovoked. Their hunting instinct is to take a snap at anything that floats by. Also they are not easy to feed as they prefer live food.

They need plenty of caves to hide in to feel secure as they are very territorial and like to change caves often.

ok thanks brilliant thanks, seeing as they prefer brackish water can they be put in with mudskippers 70 litre or not :)
 

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