Multiple Neon Gobies (Seeking Advice Please!)

[aaron23]

Hey all,
My two neon gobies dont get along, the dominant one always chases the smaller one. I was wondering if the solution of buying maybe 1-2 more will reduce this harassment from the bigger neon goby and if they may all get along better.

What do you guys think? Thanks in advance!

 

[aaron23]

any ideas guys? would adding another neon goby not hurt?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Unless you get a bonded pr, multiple neon gobies don't work out. They are intolerant of one another.

 

[aaron23]

Unless you get a bonded pr, multiple neon gobies don't work out. They are intolerant of one another.

Thanks for your reply!
Just trying to wrap my head around that, currently i dont want to remove the aggressive neon goby. Do you think adding another neon goby will reduce the aggression at all?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks for your reply!
Just trying to wrap my head around that, currently i dont want to remove the aggressive neon goby. Do you think adding another neon goby will reduce the aggression at all?

Nope, the aggressor will kill one, then the other.

 

[aaron23]

Nope, the aggressor will kill one, then the other.

In the 3rd paragraph, "However, if six to eight or more gobies are present in a tank, pairing and aggressive behavior is muted, and aside from a few minor squabbles, the fish can co-exist."
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/5/breeder
If you agree with the statement in the article, how many would you suggest for a 40 gal aquarium?

Many times i've seen fish become aggressive if there are a few of them in a confined space. but once there are several more added they begin to be more communal?

 

[eatbreakfast]

In the 3rd paragraph, "However, if six to eight or more gobies are present in a tank, pairing and aggressive behavior is muted, and aside from a few minor squabbles, the fish can co-exist."
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/5/breeder
If you agree with the statement in the article, how many would you suggest for a 40 gal aquarium?

I don't agree with this statement. Anytime I have seen multiples attempted it has always resulted in death of any not in the pr, with exceptions being in tanks longer than six feet. It seems a pr will claim approximately a 4' area.

 

[aaron23]

Thank you for the response TJ. Not sure what to do at this point.... i've had them for about a month and the bigger one has not left the smaller one alone for the past few couple weeks. They were introduced together and since one was bigger than the other i assumed one was male and the other female... Do you suggest removing the aggressive neon goby?

 

[eatbreakfast]

If they were a pr they would perch next to each other. If not, one should be removed to prevent death.

 

[aaron23]

If they were a pr they would perch next to each other. If not, one should be removed to prevent death.

is the way to make a pair pretty much just add a bunch and see if they like eachother? obviously i wont be doing that but is it that easy or not really

 

[eatbreakfast]

is the way to make a pair pretty much just add a bunch and see if they like eachother? obviously i wont be doing that but is it that easy or not really

I've only ever seen small individuals readily pr up, but theoretically that should work.

 

[Kungpaoshizi]

It's pretty much a gamble. I would just give the less dominant one away.
Better than putting more fish in jeopardy if the pecking order continues. (it's a natural thing )

 

[aaron23]

It's pretty much a gamble. I would just give the less dominant one away.
Better than putting more fish in jeopardy if the pecking order continues. (it's a natural thing )

my gf wants to get rid of the dominante ****** neon goby lol