Diamond Watchmen Goby Chronic Kidnapper

[Bobby Cheezus]

So we have a beautiful Diamond Goby by the name of Maurice. He is an excellent reef mate by all accounts. He’s very active and social. He is also a kidnapper.

Small snails beware, you are in danger.
Good news is he is just taking you to his home for a short hang out and some cuddles. After that you are free to go...until next time.

I assume this is normal behavior he’s very gentle and doesn’t harm them. Just steals them away.
Let me know if you guys have similar stories.

 

[Sashaka]

My Diamond Goby gathers anything it can carry in its mouth to its home. It is reinforcing his/her home. It does not matter if what it can carry is a bit of algae, an empty clam shell from the fishy breakfast, or a piece of coral found in the tank. Your goby might just be playing house and the snails just crawl away when the goby is not paying attention. LOL