orange spotted goby went missing?

I picked him up yesterday afternoon and so far, he's been hanging out near the front corner. He was hiding in a cave, which was somewhat expected, but I could still see him.
You can see him here:


I just did a water change, and he has vanished. I just took a flash light and examined as much of the tank as I can. I also fed the tank, and no go. He did eat some pellets I put out earlier today (was seeing if he would eat them), but didn't come out for mysis and cyclopeeze. Is this common? I'm debating picking up a pistol to pair with him, which may also help get him into a place I can see him. I'm just a little concerned with my fire shrimp and the pistol getting along. Input on either appreciated.

 

Check to make sure it has not jumped. It will most likely hide in a spot it feels gives it the best protection. If it has been investigating the tank then this is what I think happened.

 

I just got an orange spot myself about 2 weeks ago,he did the same.Hid in the rocks,didn't show up for feedings,then after a few days,he was out and about acting like he owned the tank.He also eats whatever I feed the tank,real piggy.He still spends alot of time in the rocks and burrows,but he makes regular appearences now.Very cool goby.I should have got a shrimp with him,i still might.

 

He didn't jump. I checked around the tank and have a biocube with a "fish saver". I guess he's just MIA. He was checking out the tank today. I just hope he doesn't find the RBTA. But I've never seen him above 3" off the sand bed

 

If it avoids the RBTA you will see it in a couple of days.

 

I agree and they don't have a swim bladder,they kinda walk or hop to where they go,they will usually always be pearched somewhere as opposed to free swimming in the water column.

 

Well the RBTA is 6"-8" off the bottom. I think he'll be back. Now... Pistol suggestions? Candy Stripe ok?

 

I think which ever one grabs your attention the best.

 

from experience if you have corals on the bottom a pistol will tend to cover them up. My pistol burrows constantly and I had to move things around as he would continually cover them. They are very cool though.

 

I can provide pics tomorrow. Besides my brain coral, I have 2 acans that are about an inch off the bottom. Everything else is 3" or more