Diamond Goby
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sepulatian
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Can you post a picture of him? Here is a picture of my Diamond goby. There are several with pink marks. Post a picture of him.
ashersmom
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sepulatian
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That looks like a pinkspotted goby to me Cryptocentrus leptocephalus. Also known as a singapore shrimp goby. They will eat ornamental shrimps and are one of the more aggressive gobies. They grow to over 5 inches and are known to fight with smaller species of fish, especially if the tank is small.
sepulatian
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Originally Posted by ashersmom
http:///forum/post/2684144
Hmmm, interesting. I hope it is a sand sifter b/c that is what it was bought for. Do you know how much those usually are and are they rare?
Most gobies sift sand to some extent. This fish is a carnivore though. He needs meaty food offered. What sized tank is this?
http:///forum/post/2684144
Hmmm, interesting. I hope it is a sand sifter b/c that is what it was bought for. Do you know how much those usually are and are they rare?
Most gobies sift sand to some extent. This fish is a carnivore though. He needs meaty food offered. What sized tank is this?
sepulatian
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Originally Posted by ashersmom
http:///forum/post/2684154
I have a 29 gal. I guess I will need to go and by some meaty food. Do you suggest a specific food for it? I knew the LFS were nuts.
I recommend formula foods for all fish. These are frozen foods, not flake nor pellet, that have MANY ingredients in them. There are different kinds for different stock. Get something in a flat package, not brine, mysis, nor bloodworms. Buy a frozen food that combines things like shrimp, scallop, clam, green algae etc.
You may have trouble adding other fish later. He may get territorial.
http:///forum/post/2684154
I have a 29 gal. I guess I will need to go and by some meaty food. Do you suggest a specific food for it? I knew the LFS were nuts.
I recommend formula foods for all fish. These are frozen foods, not flake nor pellet, that have MANY ingredients in them. There are different kinds for different stock. Get something in a flat package, not brine, mysis, nor bloodworms. Buy a frozen food that combines things like shrimp, scallop, clam, green algae etc.
You may have trouble adding other fish later. He may get territorial.
kurtymac
Member
YOu know what i have the same goby and i had no clue about all this hahahah, I feed brine shrimp to my tank, so i think he eats those ahhah. Yea he will shift sand. Mine isnt aggresive at all though.
Also they arent rare at all, my LFS gets them like a dime a dozen.
Its a really nice goby though, He shares a home with this smaller goby i have that looks like candy cane.
Also they arent rare at all, my LFS gets them like a dime a dozen.
Its a really nice goby though, He shares a home with this smaller goby i have that looks like candy cane.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by ashersmom
http:///forum/post/2684165
I dont think I will add anymore fish. My stock consists of:
3 Black and white crabs
3 hermit crabs
5 astrea snails
1 perc
1 yellow tail
1 scooter blenny
and of course her.
I think my tank is full
I am sorry, I thought this was your first fish. You are good to go and full. Watch the yellowtail as it matures.
Originally Posted by KurtyMac
http:///forum/post/2684168
YOu know what i have the same goby and i had no clue about all this hahahah, I feed brine shrimp to my tank, so i think he eats those ahhah. Yea he will shift sand. Mine isnt aggresive at all though.
Also they arent rare at all, my LFS gets them like a dime a dozen.
Its a really nice goby though, He shares a home with this smaller goby i have that looks like candy cane.
They are not rare at all. You have him with a barbershop goby, AKA highfin shrimp goby? I love those little guys! How long have you had the singapore?
http:///forum/post/2684165
I dont think I will add anymore fish. My stock consists of:
3 Black and white crabs
3 hermit crabs
5 astrea snails
1 perc
1 yellow tail
1 scooter blenny
and of course her.
I think my tank is full
I am sorry, I thought this was your first fish. You are good to go and full. Watch the yellowtail as it matures.
Originally Posted by KurtyMac
http:///forum/post/2684168
YOu know what i have the same goby and i had no clue about all this hahahah, I feed brine shrimp to my tank, so i think he eats those ahhah. Yea he will shift sand. Mine isnt aggresive at all though.
Also they arent rare at all, my LFS gets them like a dime a dozen.
Its a really nice goby though, He shares a home with this smaller goby i have that looks like candy cane.
They are not rare at all. You have him with a barbershop goby, AKA highfin shrimp goby? I love those little guys! How long have you had the singapore?
aquaguy24
Active Member
i'd watch that scooter blenny also..wat are u feeding it...it needs a mature tank with copepods...if u feed ur fish frozen formula ..try not to overfeed as it might cloud your tank or a day or two....i feed my fish frozen formula one and two also...they love that stuff...but some ppl don't like using that product cuz of the gel binders...
