rock goby

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rock goby

Post by Bud » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:04 pm

What does this little beast eat? I thought he would be an algea attacker but what I'm reading is he wants small crustaceans and copepods. Should my little crabs be scared? I don't have any copepods, no refugium to grow them in (yet). He's pretty cool, I'd hate to have him starve.

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Re: rock goby

Post by Redfish » Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:23 pm


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Re: rock goby

Post by Bud » Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:40 pm

That's what I discovered as well. I'll discuss options with Gerwin tomorrow. Thanks.

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Re: rock goby

Post by Gerwin » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:07 pm

not rock goby...you bought a rock BLENNY aka lawnmower blenny

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Re: rock goby

Post by Bud » Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:05 pm

Great news, I knew you wouldn't lead me astray. I have a target rich environment for him to thrive. :D

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Re: rock goby

Post by guitarest » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:49 am

Looks just like my Oyster fish (toadfish).

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