good fish to stir up the sand a bit? goby?
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mamasky712
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I love my Rainford's Goby aka Court Jester Goby.
digitydash
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I have a diamond goby he turned over all my live sand the day after I got him
Luckly he has found a home in the front of the tank under a rock that is not supporting anything
devil dog
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Originally Posted by Farslayer
Yes, although likely not the same creature. Dragon goby is merely a common name, if you do a google image search you'll find both the one you're talking about and the one I have as well.
Oh yeah cool... where did you get yours at? i would like to find one!
Yes, although likely not the same creature. Dragon goby is merely a common name, if you do a google image search you'll find both the one you're talking about and the one I have as well.
Oh yeah cool... where did you get yours at? i would like to find one!
farslayer
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The LFS had several of them, very freakin' cool. They dart around and pick up sand. They also do not eat anything beneficial in the sand, according to the very few pieces I've read on these guys. I saw one at another site run by a couple of doctors, not very expensive and cool to watch. My only beef is that he spits sand on my clam. But, I've had him about 2 years now with no troubles, very passive fish, very aggressive eater.
farslayer
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From teh internets:
Latin Name Amblygobius phalaena
Common Name Dragon Goby
Also known as Brownbarred Goby, Pennant Glider, Harbor Goby, Pistol Goby, Phalaena Goby
Fast Facts Also available in Pairs
This goby is light brownish gray overall with dark bars on the body and a black spot on the gill cover, on the first dorsal fin and on the tail. There are also some blue spots on the front of the body and head. This fish can be employed in a utility role and is an outstanding sand sifting fish! Hardier than other gobies used for sand sifting. It will help keep the upper layers of live sand stirred by taking mouthfuls and then expelling it through its gills. It will also eat some filamentous algae.
Sizes Around 2"-4"
Range in Nature Indo-Pacific
Minimum Aquarium Size 20
Diet and Feeding Feeds on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates and algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores.
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) Suitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability rating
Reef Aquarium Compatibility Excellent! This fish is will not harm sessile invertebrates. It will eat filamentous algae.
Related Fish Hector's Goby, More Gobies
Availability Regularly Available
Latin Name Amblygobius phalaena
Common Name Dragon Goby
Also known as Brownbarred Goby, Pennant Glider, Harbor Goby, Pistol Goby, Phalaena Goby
Fast Facts Also available in Pairs
This goby is light brownish gray overall with dark bars on the body and a black spot on the gill cover, on the first dorsal fin and on the tail. There are also some blue spots on the front of the body and head. This fish can be employed in a utility role and is an outstanding sand sifting fish! Hardier than other gobies used for sand sifting. It will help keep the upper layers of live sand stirred by taking mouthfuls and then expelling it through its gills. It will also eat some filamentous algae.
Sizes Around 2"-4"
Range in Nature Indo-Pacific
Minimum Aquarium Size 20
Diet and Feeding Feeds on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates and algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores.
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) Suitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability rating
Reef Aquarium Compatibility Excellent! This fish is will not harm sessile invertebrates. It will eat filamentous algae.
Related Fish Hector's Goby, More Gobies
Availability Regularly Available
devil dog
Active Member
Originally Posted by Farslayer
From teh internets:
Latin Name Amblygobius phalaena
Common Name Dragon Goby
Also known as Brownbarred Goby, Pennant Glider, Harbor Goby, Pistol Goby, Phalaena Goby
Fast Facts Also available in Pairs
This goby is light brownish gray overall with dark bars on the body and a black spot on the gill cover, on the first dorsal fin and on the tail. There are also some blue spots on the front of the body and head. This fish can be employed in a utility role and is an outstanding sand sifting fish! Hardier than other gobies used for sand sifting. It will help keep the upper layers of live sand stirred by taking mouthfuls and then expelling it through its gills. It will also eat some filamentous algae.
Sizes Around 2"-4"
Range in Nature Indo-Pacific
Minimum Aquarium Size 20
Diet and Feeding Feeds on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates and algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores.
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) Suitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability rating
Reef Aquarium Compatibility Excellent! This fish is will not harm sessile invertebrates. It will eat filamentous algae.
Related Fish Hector's Goby, More Gobies
Availability Regularly Available
Thanks...
From teh internets:
Latin Name Amblygobius phalaena
Common Name Dragon Goby
Also known as Brownbarred Goby, Pennant Glider, Harbor Goby, Pistol Goby, Phalaena Goby
Fast Facts Also available in Pairs
This goby is light brownish gray overall with dark bars on the body and a black spot on the gill cover, on the first dorsal fin and on the tail. There are also some blue spots on the front of the body and head. This fish can be employed in a utility role and is an outstanding sand sifting fish! Hardier than other gobies used for sand sifting. It will help keep the upper layers of live sand stirred by taking mouthfuls and then expelling it through its gills. It will also eat some filamentous algae.
Sizes Around 2"-4"
Range in Nature Indo-Pacific
Minimum Aquarium Size 20
Diet and Feeding Feeds on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates and algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores.
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) Suitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability rating
Reef Aquarium Compatibility Excellent! This fish is will not harm sessile invertebrates. It will eat filamentous algae.
Related Fish Hector's Goby, More Gobies
Availability Regularly Available
Thanks...
zeroc
Member
The Dragon Goby that you're talking about, i have one too, i don't know why but they're always miss labeled. You'll find labeled correctly as a Banded Sleeper Goby. I have one and love him, pretty much constantly sifts sand. Labeled as Sleeper Banded Bullet. So i guess no one can decide.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
