Search results for query: gobies

  1. C

    QT update and CUC QT questions?

    ...not even in pet cos infested tabks where they have tangs and angelfish with thousands of dots. Scooter blennies lawnmower blennies.. certain gobies also never get it.. The fish might get it in their gills maybe but in my observations and from reading online and confirming what ive...
  2. lmforbis

    New tank need advice

    I like sand. You put the rock in first. It has a more natural look and certain fish like gobies need it.
  3. C

    Sump selection

    ...to run. Let's see some pictures of your systems. Want some input on what I should get. Im looking to put a mix of anemones, clowns, damsels, gobies, crabs and some other community fish. Has anyone used the ATM Colony starter. Thanks. This is going to be my first saltwater tank so any input...
  4. J

    Starting first reef tank, Need fish ideas, 75g

    ...which usually means you don't see this little guy sometimes, but sure is pretty when you do. Fire fish are nice docile triggerfish food. Gobies can mess up your tank bottom, but cool if you don't mind a little shuffling. Clowns are my favorite. Easier to care for, peaceful for the most...
  5. Jesterrace

    new to the hobby

    ...fully grown but anyone who has owned or even observed both can tell you that they are world's apart in terms of what they require. I do agree that 2 small fish would work. Among the recommendations: Firefish The Smallest Gobies Possum Wrasse Tailspot Blenny (only after algae is growing though)
  6. Saltwaterfish Forums

    SWF is offering Pistol Shrimp - Randalli

    ...that have one extra large claw it uses to snap at prey to stun them. They are also known for forming symbiotic relationships with gobies - this can be an incredibly fun and rewarding relationship to watch in a home aquarium. The Gobies warn the Randalli Pistol Shrimp of predators and the...
  7. Saltwaterfish Forums

    SWF is offering Red Mandarin Goby

    ...of at least 20 gallons with a plenty of live rock and a sandy substrate. They can be housed as individuals or in a pair. Two Red Mandarin Gobies of the same sex should not be housed together. Our Red Mandarin Gobies are fed on frozen brine and mysis shrimp. They should be fed a varied diet...
  8. Saltwaterfish Forums

    SWF is offering Chalk Basslet

    ...and should not be kept with peaceful fish in a small tank, but will be less aggressive in a larger tank. (generally should not be kept with Gobies or Hawkfish). They prefer tanks with plenty of live rock for hiding places where they will spend some of their time. The Chalk Basslet is quite a...
  9. PhunkeyPhish

    Inheriting a 65 gallon, new to saltwater

    ...or Dwarf Yellow Tip Hermit or Dwarf Zebra Hermit (Hawaii) 35 Abalones (2) or Banded Trochus Snails (12) or Turban Snails (12) Court Jester Gobies or Black Sailfin Blennies 1 Lettuce Sea Slugs, Green 2 Emerald Crabs 2 These will be in addition to what is already in the tank which is a...
  10. silverado61

    help in feeding bottom dwelling fish.. Shrimp Goby

    Turn the pumps and power heads off for about 10 min and give the food a chance to reach the substrate .Most Gobies are sand sifters so he might be waiting till lights out to feed. You've only had him for a few days so just give him a chance to get more comfortable with his surroundings.
  11. lmforbis

    Long term planning of future tank

    ...your tank. Since you are in the early stages start planing for a quarantine system. This is the one thing that will hugely increase your success rate in the hobby. I’d look into things like gobies, they are great fish. I have an orchid dottyback that is amazing and does well in a smaller...
  12. iidylii

    Fish selection suggestions

    ...I tried 2 types of dwarfs, a bicolor and a beauty...was fine for a couple days then one killed the other...in a HUGE tank 200-300 gallon sure maybe...there are some pretty colorful blennies out there as well...I have a chalk bass which is kind of neat as well...squirrel fish, sifter gobies etc...
  13. iidylii

    looking for a couple new fish

    ...as soon as the other 2 females died =(...I know anthias can be tricky so ill blame the deaths on finicky type fish...had a pair of tiger gobies doing fine for a few months then one all the sudden disappeared have checked everywhere no where to be found that was again maybe 6 months ago or...
  14. H

    Tangs keep dying in Quarantine

    Sorry late to the party. I had a similar problem when I started my saltwater tank a few months ago. But it was not limited to tangs. I suspected cyanide poisioning at first. One day I finally asked the LFS what salinity level they keep thier fish at and was told 1.020. I "thought" I had my water...
  15. C

    Convincing my parents to let me get a saltwater tank

    I plan to do a fowlr tank when I first start and see how that goes and someday add corals. I still have the 55 gallon tank and I have a ten gallon tank that I could pretty easily turn into a sump, I also have an 80 gallon bow front tank. Another idea I had is to get a 32 biocube and use the ten...
  16. Jesterrace

    Convincing my parents to let me get a saltwater tank

    ...(aka Large Reef Tank) is far more demanding than say a 20 gallon Long to 40 gallon Breeder with no corals and a few fish (ie Clownfish Pair, Gobies, Blennies, Cardinalfish). Do you still have the 55 gallon tank or did you get rid of it? If so then I recommend looking at getting a one of the...
  17. D

    Tangs keep dying in Quarantine

    ...later on after doing my best to get him back. I am so frustrated with the amount of money i have spent on these fish. The Clowns, Tangs , Gobies and StarFish are extremely healthy in my DT. I use the same RODI and Salt to do their water changes, so that can't be the issue. Does anyone have...
  18. Jesterrace

    Wanting to start a saltwater tank

    ...a tank that can give you what you really want and put the money towards what you really want? It would be one thing if firefish and small gobies were among her favorite fish, but not a single fish she listed could go in a tank smaller than 70 gallons (if we count dwarf angels, smallest...
  19. Jesterrace

    Wanting to start a saltwater tank

    ...issue is that you are severely limited on stock (I wouldn't even put a clownfish in a 10 gallon). A 10 gallon can house 2-3 of the smallest gobies, blennies or dartfish. A 30 gallon would be about the minimum I would recommend for a starter tank, but realistically I would go as big as your...
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