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Name
Scientific name
Oxyeleotris marmorata
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Butidae
Summary
The marbled goby, Oxyeleotris marmorata, is one of the largest gobies in the world, found in Southeast Asia from Thailand to the Philippine…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
650mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
10–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam.
Habitat
Occurs in various biotopes, including rivers, ponds, swamps and flooded forests. It generally prefers areas of little or no water movement. Mainly found in fre…
Aquarium size
A sedentary species, so a tank measuring 150 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm60 ∗ 24 ∗ 24 in - ~540 litres~143 US gal ought to be enough for all but the very largest specimens. Yo…
Maintenance
The fish like to dig, and sometimes partially bury themselves, so a soft substrate of sand, several inches in depth is recommended. Provide hiding places using…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C72 – 82 °F pH: 6.5-7.5 Hardness: 10-15°H
Diet
Although strictly carnivorous in nature, many captive specimens can be trained to take dried pellets. It should definitely be offered a meat-based diet, howeve…
Behaviour and compatibility
Territorial with its own kind and will consume any fish it can fit in its capacious mouth. It is therefore best kept alone, although we have seen large specime…
Sexual dimorphism
Male fish have a longer anal fin and more extended second dorsal fin. Apparently the genital papilla is also more pointed in the male than in the female.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been bred in captivity. Any attempt would surely prove problematic, due to the adult size of the fish and their territorial, predatory natu…
Notes
One of the largest goby species in the world, O. marmorata is unsuitable for the vast majority of aquaria, but is an interesting oddball for the true enthusias…
References
References
No references