Firefish plus fridmani plus yellow watchman goby will they get along?

[zman]

I just purchased a fridmani and a firefish goby, will they be compatible with the yellow watchman goby and the 2 false percs i have in the tank already?
Zman

 

[drakken]

Short answer - no.
The Dottie will bully the others especially the firefish. If your tank was bigger then it might work but most likely not.

 

[zman]

what would you think about a 29 gallon is that big enough?

 

[drakken]

Originally posted by Zman
what would you think about a 29 gallon is that big enough?
A 55 at minimum. I had a fridmani in a 28 gal and all was fine for about a week. Then the fridmani started tearing up the other fish including the ones twice it's size. The firefish and watchman will most likely get beat on. Keep an eye on your fish since sometime you get lucky.
good luck and keep us posted!

 

[zman]

it says that the fridmani dottyback is peaceful toward different fish but is aggressive toward other dottybacks and only one should be kept per tank.....i hope for my sake that i get lucky.....would it make sense if i don't add the fridmani for a week or so after i add the firefish since he sounds a little more aggressive?

 

[zman]

oh yeah i get my shipment tomorrow from SWF.com will post tomorrow night after i get them all aclimated to tell you how they are doing. Thanks for the all info and heads up.
Zman

 

[drakken]

Ya know, I read the same thing!
My guess is if you do have problems it will be with the firefish and goby. They are similar in shape and will be smaller.
I might work out and I hope it does. Just keep an eye out for signs of bullying.
Good luck!!!

 

[zman]

ok will do.........i will make sure to keep ya posted. Thanks again for the help

 

[joe carey]

I also hope they are peaceful. I just bought one off this sight also. Along with a Flame Angel, a Bicolor Blenny and a Psychedelic Mandarin. They have beenn in the QT now for two days with no problems...Hopefully it will stay that way.

 

[zman]

me too, keep me updated and give me a heads up if you are having problems.
Zman

 

[zman]

ok here is an update on my 2 new fish.........I have had them in since yesterday afternoon around 3 o clock and just turned on the lights this morning. They are out and eating and seem to be getting along so far. Just thought i would keep you updated.
Zman

 

[joe carey]

I have had mine since Wednesday and they seem to be getting along fine. Everybody's fins are in good shape and show no signs of nipping. The Fridmani has got quite the appetite!

 

[drakken]

Originally posted by Joe Carey
I have had mine since Wednesday and they seem to be getting along fine. Everybody's fins are in good shape and show no signs of nipping. The Fridmani has got quite the appetite!
Still keep and eye on them. It took mine about 3 weeks before the fin nipping started.

 

[ekclark]

I have a purple firefish, diadema, and yellow watchman in the same 125--they can get pretty nasty. Poor little watchman has torn fins and can't seem to find my pistol shrimp:nope:

 

[killergoby]

Psudos are the very nasty small fish. They are very risky w/ gobies, shrimp and firefish. Even the docile Fridmani.