Black Toraja Goby
Mugilogobius hitam
Black Toraja Goby is a bottom-dwelling fish.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 5 cm (≤ 2 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate – Advanced
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 26–30 °C
- pH
- 7.5–9
- GH
- 0–6 dGH
- KH
- 0–4 dKH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate – Advanced.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 26–30 °C, pH 7.5–9, GH 0–6 dGH, KH 0–4 dKH.
Temperament and compatibility
Black Toraja Goby needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the bottom area, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Indonesia.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Black Toraja Goby get?
Black Toraja Goby reaches ≤ 5 cm (≤ 2 in).
Is Black Toraja Goby peaceful?
Black Toraja Goby needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Black Toraja Goby?
Keep it between 26 to 30 °C.