Marble Goby Freshwater

Pomatoschistus marmoratus the marbled goby is a species of goby native to the eastern atlantic from the bay of biscay down around the iberian peninsula through the mediterranean sea the black sea and the sea of azov.

Marble goby freshwater.

The cobalt goby is best kept with small freshwater invertebrates instead of other fish and it prefers fast moving water with very high oxygen levels and frequent water changes. Marmoratus is unsuitable for the vast majority of aquaria but is an interesting oddball for the true enthusiast with the facilities to house it properly. Without ocellus on caudal peduncle ref. This oddball fish is one of the larger sized gobies and can be considered a monster fish as they can reach around 28 30 in the wild though they seldom surpass 12 in aquaria.

Enters flooded forest ref. Found in rivers swamps reservoirs and canals. With 60 65 predorsal scales. Feeds on small fishes shrimps aquatic insects mollusks and crabs ref.

This species feeds on algae and bacteria for the most part though their diet should be supplemented with algae wafers. Originally a brackish water fish it is now found in freshwater habitats throughout se asia. It is a nocturnal ambush predator and generally remains motionless during daylight hours unless striking at food. One of the largest goby species in the world o.

Marble gobies are highly adaptable to water conditions.