firefish goby odds - Page 2

Troy F · #1 01-25-2002, 11:57 AM

Shane, which of the two did the jump?

terryp01 · #2 01-26-2002, 12:35 AM

This behavior is typical of this fish. I kept 8 of them in a 120 gallon and did not have any problems for about six months, then I had two.

With the gobies, the higher they swim in the tank indicates the more dominate fish. With any of these type fish (IME) and pseudochromis it is more of a luck of the draw on getting them to pair up. The female is usually the aggressor and may end up killing the male if he is weak or does not prove to be a suitable mate.

As long as you have enough hiding places for the fish they should be okay, if they are getting something to eat.

Any fish that you are trying to pair up should be done so with caution. They are many fish that do well in community tanks (chromis, anthias) but others may appear to get along and the next day you have some floating/hermit food.

Unless you intend on breding these fish and collecting the fry to raise, I would suggest staying with one of a kind.

This is only my opinion and based on my experience.

Duss.