gobies

[gthaefner]

after a long, hard fight we lost the goby. He died two days ago. This is the second goby that I have lost in the past year. I don't understand why. They are supposed to be hardy fish. I keep up with the water changes, pH, salt... everything. I have two clownfish and a fairy wrasse in my 35 g tank and they have never had any problems. What is up with these gobies?? I want to get another one but I don't want to have these problems again. Are there better types of gobies than others? Maybe I just have bad luck..
Thanks everyone!

 

[SSalty]

It would help us help you out if you let us know which goby you are having trouble with.

 

[gthaefner]

both gobies that I have lost have been Cryptocentrus cinctus, watchman or shrimp gobies.

 

[SSalty]

What kind of substrate do you have?

 

[gthaefner]

live sand.. a mix of medium and fine

 

[Bifferwine]

Were they eating?

 

[gthaefner]

yes and no.. I posted questions about the problems with the last goby... they both begin their stay with me eating great. After about a month, the first goby suddenly stopped eating, his head turned red, had rapid breathing and died quickly. The second goby ate fine for about 4 months but hid alot so it was hard for me to keep an eye on him. He came out one day a few weeks ago and was very thin and lethargic. I soaked his food in garlic and fed him everyday and he would eat a little. He took me for a rollercoaster ride. I would think he was looking better and then the next day his eyes would be cloudy and then the next his eyes would be clear. He then died.

 

[yote]

Hate to hear of the losses.
Sometime we just have better luck with certian fish and no so good a luck with others.

 

[MikMcgyver]

Have had great luck with my Orange Diamondhead goby, no issues with him at all. He filters a lot of sand, eats stray food, fills in and re-digs his hole everynight... Had him for 8-9 months now...