Gobies

[jeff williams]

Diamond goby is very hardy! Its not the only sand sifting goby either, im pretty sure there are a few species to choose from. Most bottom fish have high resistance to disease and parasites. These fish commonly starve in a system, but with multiple feedings of meaty foods, vitamins, and a heathy tank with a heavy pod population this has not been an issue for me. They eat A LOT!

Im not sure how housing with a Beta will be. I would wait until the beta is out of QT to QT the goby. Lets ask @eatbreakfast

+1 on waiting to quarantine you don't want to add a fish to a qt that already has fish in it the reason is let's say you qt your beta for 30 days and at 15 days you add a goby that might have a parasite "ick" the ick falls off the goby multiplies and attaches to your beta the day you pull it out and throw it in the DT now ick is in your DT. Anytime a fish is in qt and another fish is added to the tank quarantine time starts over.

 

[Terry aka Cr@sh]

Even if possibly incorrect info is given in a response, we try to be polite and civil to one another on this forum.

REALLY? Is this forum about correct info and "constructive criticism"?

I didnt see anything wrong with what Zach said...

same here!

 

[wkscott]

REALLY? Is this forum about correct info and "constructive criticism"?

same here!

I guess the meaning of being polite and courteous depends on the part of the country that you are representing.

 

[Terry aka Cr@sh]

ok... fair understanding. I travel a lot and NY attitude sometimes gets called out, agreed?

 

[Zack K]

I guess the meaning of being polite and courteous depends on the part of the country that you are representing.

Thinking back on it you are both right. Definitely wanted to get my point across but also DEFINITELY different ways to put "you are wrong" my apologies to anyone I offended[emoji23]

 

[wkscott]

ok... fair understanding. I travel a lot and NY attitude sometimes gets called out, agreed?

Yep.

 

[stevo01]

Glad everyones kissing and making up. So how about those gobies?

 

[Zack K]

He didn't bash, just stated a fact in a way so as to avoid confusion.

There are a number of species that sift sand. Any of the 16 species in the genus Valenciennea, which includes the diamond goby, as well as the 15 species of Amblygobius species, and also Signigobius biocellatus, though this last one can be a little challenging.

Their is many other options than just the diamond goby as stated in quoted comment

 

[stevo01]

I can certainly say its a challenge keeping this diamond well fed. There are days I feel like he should be fatter. Hes going into the reefer525 pretty soon. Its also frustrating these gobies will totally rescape your sandbed. They have routines and you can try to plan around them. They will for whatever reason they up and move their home randomly it seems. Its been 3 times since May. Each time the entire sandbed has shifted from almost bare to 6" deep on one side. There are days its maddening! I suggest the biggest tank footprint you can supple, but im making it work in a 20 gallon for now. They will get pretty big and outgrow that tank though.

Just note the drawbacks to keeping these types of gobies.

 

[randy4083]

Well what kind of of sand sifter is best to get then because I would like to get something

 

[Terry aka Cr@sh]

My pistol shrimp and yellow goby do wonders for my sand bed along with a sand sifting starfish. (90 gal) At least once a week they turn over 70 to 80% percent of my bed . My landscaping seems stable up to now but who knows? I don't use epoxy to keep rocks from falling but I build like a puzzle with lots of support. Each goby reacts differently to their environment and house themselves accordingly. My pistol shrimp makes the goby move regularly. Nassarius Snail's are also great sand sifters. They are like the crackheads of aquariums.....soon as food sent is detected they come popping out the sand like the walking dead.

 

[Terry aka Cr@sh]

Glad everyones kissing and making up. So how about those gobies?

Trust me, you don't want to kiss me . I scare myself every morning in the mirror bro!

 

[stevo01]

@eatbreakfast can help you find the right goby for your tank.

 

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

Will any kind of gobie clean your sand or atleast one's that say must have a sand bed and if you do put one in the tank do you still have to vacuum your sand or just change the water and let the gobie clean the sand if it's a smaller size tank?? Anyone with any information about this please let me know thanks

We have 2 diamond gobies in our 125 g. Our sand is always clean. If you keep corals on the sand bed, keep an eye out as they will sometimes get covered by the gobies. Very entertaining to watch as well.

 

[stevo01]

Good to see a pair getting along. Are they male and female? I was under the impression they are aggressive within its species.

 

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

I can certainly say its a challenge keeping this diamond well fed. There are days I feel like he should be fatter. Hes going into the reefer525 pretty soon. Its also frustrating these gobies will totally rescape your sandbed. They have routines and you can try to plan around them. They will for whatever reason they up and move their home randomly it seems. Its been 3 times since May. Each time the entire sandbed has shifted from almost bare to 6" deep on one side. There are days its maddening! I suggest the biggest tank footprint you can supple, but im making it work in a 20 gallon for now. They will get pretty big and outgrow that tank though.

Just note the drawbacks to keeping these types of gobies.

I've never had an issue with feeding ours. They sift nonstop all day and actually eat whatever we feed the tank. Once every couple months, they go crazy moving sand from one spot to another. Drives my husband crazy as he likes the sand evenly spread out. I just let them be.

 

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

Good to see a pair getting along. Are they male and female? I was under the impression they are aggressive within its species.

Not sure if they are male and female. I haven't found a way to tell. We purchased them out of the same tank at our LFS. They were staying together there so we took the chance. They are never far from each other in our tank. We've had them for more than a year.

 

[stevo01]

Once every couple months, they go crazy moving sand from one spot to another. Drives my husband crazy as he likes the sand evenly spread out. I just let them be.

I have no idea what your talking about....

 

[stevo01]

Not sure if they are male and female. I haven't found a way to tell. We purchased them out of the same tank at our LFS. They were staying together there so we took the chance. They are never far from each other in our tank. We've had them for more than a year.

Sounds like the exception of a mated pair here but sure TJ will know.

 

[stevo01]

We have 2 diamond gobies in our 125 g. Our sand is always clean. If you keep corals on the sand bed, keep an eye out as they will sometimes get covered by the gobies. Very entertaining to watch as well.

Awesome specimens btw! Nice color and plump