Gobies are a relatively hardy species of fish that adapts fairly easily to life in the aquarium. This along with their peaceful temperament makes them excellent choices for most beginner aquarists. Saltwater Goby Fish are a large family of fish made up of over 2000 distinct species.

Are gobies hard to keep?

Mandarin gobies are extremely popular but notoriously hard to keep saltwater aquarium fish. They are peaceful and shy. Feeding them can sometimes be a problem, because they prefer to eat a specific live food called copepods. It is hard to keep enough live copepods in a tank to keep the mandarin goby alive.

Are freshwater gobies Hardy?

The knight goby is hardy enough to accept a range of temperatures, though it prefers a pH between 7.5 and 8.0. This species prefers sandy substrate with rockwork decorations to use as hiding places. The diet for this goby primarily consists of live food.