Rainford Goby

[MDeth]

Originally Posted by MDeth
I'm sure the last thing somebody that works their ass off as much as you would want to answer more questions about fish, but here goes.

I've got the 14g BioCube with a randall's goby and a pistol shrimp. Do you think a Rainford's goby would get along with my randall's ?

Thanks for your time, and let me take a little bit more to praise your work. I've tried to read everything I can find that you've written. As soon as I get my next paycheck (that doesnt go into the tank ) I will be ordering your magazine. I cant wait!

Thank you,
Dan Janes
-MDeth

[MDeth]

cheers, Dan

its tru eindeed... I am buried with email requests for help most weeks. To the extent that I must ask you to please post all hobby questions for me on the open forums so that more folks benefit from our chat than just the two of us. Its nice we can help fellow aquarists by the archives.

in answer to your question, the bigger problem is that you are not likely able to feed the rainford goby with adequate food substitutes... this is a dietarily sensitive fish that needs rather large tanks (over 100 gallons with decent turf algae beds) to survive more than the 6-12 months that most sadly do without such tanks. Please pass on getting this fish for such a tiny aquarium, my friend. Do focus on smaller and hardier species.

kindly, Anth-

From anthony calfo

I didn't know that about these fish. Unfortunately I see them often in 29g display tanks at LFS

[Eklikewhoa]

What if one were able to support the tank by replenishing the tanks pod population with tigger pods, would a smaller tank then be suitable?

[MDeth]

They need alot of algae to graze on from what I've heard.
Both reasons are why (i guess) they are harder to keep than mandarins.

What'd you follow my link from N-R :p

[Eklikewhoa]

yeah I followed you.....figured this place would get more traffic.

From all of what I read they need algae which host crustacean.

[MDeth]

Hmm, maybe I need to bug Mr. Calfo again :p

You can PM his on this board. He checks it often, just never posts. (name Anthony Calfo)

BTW, have you seen his magazine? I ordered mine as well as the coral prop book in hardcover!

[Eklikewhoa]

I haven't seen the magazine or book...I usually just flip through whatever is there at the counter of the LFS and that's it.

I find that the internet has more to offer then most magazines which usually just half explain/describe something and leave you hanging.


As for the Rainford....I watched mine eat zooplankton today till it's stomach bulged so I am quite content with it now. Next step is to feed more commercial prepared foods.