flame goby

[Bono]

Anyone have one of these before? I have not had a goby but this one has caught my eye. http://www.marinedepotlive.com/ps_Vi...vendor%3d.html I know all fish can jump but are gobies know for jumping?

[TheWeaz]

From what I have heard gobies are known to jump as well.

[aquawolf]

Very cool looking little fish.

Yes, many gobies are known jumpers so you are oging to want a way to keep them from getting out of the tank.

Let us know if you decide to get one.

[ChrisPrusha]

I got one of these guys in May of '06 from the marinecenter.com . He's in my 20H along with a gramma, and he seems to be doing well. A few things about them:

-They are small. Mine is about an inch long, from about .75" when I got him.

-I have never seen him eat prepared foods. My guess is he eats pods in the tank. He's fat, so he must be getting enough to eat.

-I am not sure which prawn he pairs up with, but it doesn't appear to be the tiger pistol shrimp.

-Relatively shy...he still skedaddles if he sees me coming.

Let us know if you pull the trigger!

[Bono]

well a buddy of mine is will to sell me one at $40.00 so I figured that is an excellent price and I am willing to try it.

[aquawolf]

Originally Posted by Bono

well a buddy of mine is will to sell me one at $40.00 so I figured that is an excellent price and I am willing to try it.

For $40 I would jump on it as well.

Best of luck with it, and post pictures when you get a chance.

[Loverotties]

Yes they are jumpers!

[Dentoid]

Nice fish and nicer price! What size is your tank?

[Bono]

it is going in a 55 gal

[Jen's&Gil'sgoneReef]

I have had 4 firefish goby and the have NEVER jumped!!! I also have and open top tank.
They do jump I have seen it at my lfs but if they aren't stressed then they are not looking to jump