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BumbleBee gobies
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:48 pm
by my name is mike
hello, im thinking of adding some BBGs to my 30 gal tank.
tank mates will include:
1 - 2" fig 8
2 - 1.5" golden mollies
is there anything i should look for to make sure i pick a "good" BBG ??? how many could i safely keep ???
Also, are they readily available in stores ??? I live in chicago, so there are a lot of store choices, but haven't polled any yet.
Do you think QT is necessary with these little guys ???
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:45 pm
by kass
I would definately QT any new addition to an established tank.
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:46 pm
by Boxermom
Agreed, QT is necessary with ANYthing other than non-living decor IMO. No need to QT plastic plants.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:08 pm
by kjharve
Boxermom wrote:Agreed, QT is necessary with ANYthing other than non-living decor IMO. No need to QT plastic plants.
I'd definitely wash them though - the plants that is!
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:32 pm
by my name is mike
thanks guys ---
any advice on how to pick a healthy lookin'/good personality bee ???
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:59 pm
by kjharve
I think it's much the same with BBGs as other fish. Look for strong colours especially. I personally like to avoid the smallest ones - this may just be me but if they are slightly bigger (and older) they are probably more likely to survive the trauma of re-homing.
Don't be surprised if you don't see the gobies after putting them into your tank. It's not unusual for them to go into hiding until they've "found their feet."
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:55 am
by my name is mike
thanks -- im excited to get the little guys
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:05 am
by HRPuffersnStuff
I started out with three gobies, two of which did not make it through QT. I never saw the remaining goby until I was able to get my hands on three more... now they are one of the most active fishes in my tank! They are always swimmin around (usually in pairs) exploring and sticking to the side. I have two smaller ones that are more yellow in color and two larger ones that are more of an orange with more black on them. The only problem I have with these little guys is that if I happen to be feeding my puffs large shrimp, ghosties or freeze dried, I have to wait until the puffs are done (and full) to get any brine shrimp to bloodworms down to the little guys as they won't eat anything else. Sometimes I have to feed them more than I would just so the BBGs get some chow.