Help with a Diamond Goby.

[jimmycat]

After acclimating my fish properly I put him in the tank and have not seen him since. I can see where he has burrowed a large hole but can not see the fish. I am worried because he doesn't come out to eat. How long after being placed in the tank until he feels comfortable enough to come out?

 

[coral head]

I bought one two weeks ago. He hid under the rock . . . . I never saw him for over a week. He finally ventured out after about 10 days but scampers back under the rock anytime we go near the aquarium.
It has been fifteen days now . . . he is still ducking under the rocks.. \
Give him/her time.

 

[jimmycat]

Thanks for your help. I saw his head this morning but he still wont come out to eat. Hope he gets the hang of it soon. Thanks again for your help.

 

[nereef]

diamond gobies are sandsifters, and i have yet to see one eat prepared foods very well. a large tank (at least a 55) and hopefully a fuge to supply pods to eat is crucial to these fish surviving more than a few months. they are also jumpers, so cover your exits. hope this helps.

 

[lpfd778]

My dimond eats any thing i throw in the tanks that gets down by him he has been eating pellets and frozen since about 3 weeks after i got him so dont worry

 

[jimmycat]

Well good news. He came out yesterday and ate some frozen food. He has also been sifting sand like crazy. So all is good. Thanks for your help.

 

[nereef]

Valencienna puellaris?

 

[crypt keeper]

My lfs has a pair of orange diamong gobys. They hang out in the same hole and when one goes out the other follows. I was thinking about picking them up for my 75. Any reason not too?