Sand Sifting Gobies: Are they worth keeping? Your Favorite? This week were going to be focusing on Gobies and Blennies! Today I wanted to start us off by beginning a discussion on Sand Sifting Gobies Sand Sifting Gobies plow through the tank substrate, sifting straining algae, detritus and uneaten food from the sand This not only removes unwanted
Gobies and Blennies: What are the differences? Gobies and blennies are a common marine fish that aren’t always understood or appreciated They have unique and sometimes quirky behaviors that can make them interesting to watch, but sometimes it takes patience What is your experience with gobies and blennies? Are you familiar with their
How many gobies? | Reef2Reef Chocolate Goby (Amblygobius phalaena) seems to be a good choice for a sand sifting one that has a better chance for survival They take to foods better than other sand sifting gobies from what I have done for leg work for you
Rainford Goby care | Reef2Reef Hi all My wife and I have been in the hobby for less than 10 weeks This is my first post to R2R There is an incredible amount of information here and my go to source for advice, tips, and opinions We came home with a Rainford Goby after talking with our LFS guy about our level of
Best goby for a 15 gallon | Reef2Reef Other epic gobies: Circus goby (very cryptic, acts like a little lionfish) Black rayed shrimp goby (just a dope looking nano goby for a pistol pair) Clown gobies (theres a green, yellow and the citron clown goby, all really cool fish which tend to perch in hilarious places very much like blennies Hope this helps!
Sand Sifting Goby | Reef2Reef I’m looking for a hardy sand sifting Goby that will last I’ve been hearing that sand sifting gobies tend not to last long because the sand bed gets cleaned and then it just wastes away Is there any sand sifting gobies that are hardier than others? I’ve heard the sleeper head sifting goby tends
Hectors Goby questions | Reef2Reef The Hector’s goby prefers smaller amphipods in the GHA patches or on rock work, or the copepods on the glass Despite what some people think, they don’t actively consume algae, it’s more of a byproduct of grazing for pods (based on research and personal observation) The Hector’s goby has been surprisingly delightful So busy and cheerful!
What gobies can go in a 10 gal? | Reef2Reef - Shark Nose Goby (E evilynae) - Red Head Goby (E puncticulatum) Bathygobius - B andrei Amblygobius - Banded goby (A phalaena) - Half Barred Goby (A semicinctus) Discordipinna - Spike Fin Griessingeri Goby (D griessingeri) Coryphopterus Luposicya Acentrogobius The last three genera I have found to be very uncommonly kept in captivity
Pistol shrimp killing everything?! | Reef2Reef So therefore his goby friend isnt really his friend and is up for killing sadly Sorry for your losses Though i have heard of partner pistol shrimp going crazy too, like the tiger one Ah very interesting wish I didnt lose 5 fish to figure that out, live and learn, the only thing he hasn't been able to kill is my white spotted hermit
The Oh-So-Beautiful Bella | Reef2Reef Valenciennea bella is a beautiful Goby; part of a group we often call Sleeper or Sifter Gobies Of the two names, Sifter is more appropriate, because these