Trouble keeping a diamond watchman goby

JammyBirch · 12/10/2017, 07:23 AM

I have a 25g reef ~4yrs old, I’ve lost a diamond goby and would like to hear from those who have them on these smaller tanks. Mine kept getting more and more skinny. What do you feed your goby and how long have you had it?

I really love this fish so I’m trying to figure out what I need to do to keep one happy.

*EDIT: OOPS, change 15g to 25g...sorry for the typo.

Pico Keeper · 12/12/2017, 07:05 PM

My opinion is that its an uphill battle that's not really worth it, especially in a 25g. Some people learn to spot feed them or lace the sand with food. Both are tedious tasks and the latter can cause nutrient and/or algae issues. There are plenty of really excellent alternatives as well.

RobZilla04 · 12/13/2017, 09:39 AM

Mine, although kept in a 90g, will eat Mysis when I feed the entire tank. Though when I observe it feeding, it certainly doesn't seem to eat much. I make an attempt to use the turkey baster to blast food down to the substrate. Since you have a nano tank I would encourage keeping only a small diamond goby as he will have much less substrate to sift through for food.

JammyBirch · 12/13/2017, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pico Keeper

My opinion is that its an uphill battle that's not really worth it, especially in a 25g. Some people learn to spot feed them or lace the sand with food. Both are tedious tasks and the latter can cause nutrient and/or algae issues. There are plenty of really excellent alternatives as well.

What alternatives are out there. I’m game, the DWG does great work but not worth having if I can’t keep it happy.

fijisrfr · 12/13/2017, 05:50 PM

I use a Heinz chili sauce bottle( it’s the best size I’ve found. Scoop some sand into the bottle,add food,mix & lay it on its side,
private dining for your DWG

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ssick92 · 12/16/2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JammyBirch

What alternatives are out there. I’m game, the DWG does great work but not worth having if I can’t keep it happy.

The Yellow Watchman Goby has always been 1 of my favorites, especially when paired up with a pistol shrimp...

eddiereefs · 12/16/2017, 07:30 PM

I've never had a problem feeding mine with pellets. Unless it has a lot of competition. Just make sure it sinks as it would take go near the surface. I loved this fish

12/10/2017, 07:23 AM	#1
JammyBirch Aquaria Engineering Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,182	Trouble keeping a diamond watchman goby I have a 25g reef ~4yrs old, I’ve lost a diamond goby and would like to hear from those who have them on these smaller tanks. Mine kept getting more and more skinny. What do you feed your goby and how long have you had it? I really love this fish so I’m trying to figure out what I need to do to keep one happy. EDIT: OOPS, change 15g to 25g...sorry for the typo. __________________ 25g cube, split 10g sump with refugium, Jebao RW4, reefbreeder value Livestock adds: Osc Clowns, Royal Gramma, Pygmy Cherub Angel, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Serpent Brittle Star Current Tank Info: 25 gallon cube Last edited by JammyBirch; 12/10/2017 at 12:23 PM.*

12/13/2017, 09:39 AM	#3
RobZilla04 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 1,857	Mine, although kept in a 90g, will eat Mysis when I feed the entire tank. Though when I observe it feeding, it certainly doesn't seem to eat much. I make an attempt to use the turkey baster to blast food down to the substrate. Since you have a nano tank I would encourage keeping only a small diamond goby as he will have much less substrate to sift through for food. __________________ 90g Mixed Reef

12/12/2017, 07:05 PM	#2
Pico Keeper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 437	My opinion is that its an uphill battle that's not really worth it, especially in a 25g. Some people learn to spot feed them or lace the sand with food. Both are tedious tasks and the latter can cause nutrient and/or algae issues. There are plenty of really excellent alternatives as well.

12/13/2017, 05:50 PM	#5
fijisrfr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 594	I use a Heinz chili sauce bottle( it’s the best size I’ve found. Scoop some sand into the bottle,add food,mix & lay it on its side, private dining for your DWG Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12/16/2017, 07:30 PM	#7
eddiereefs Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 575	I've never had a problem feeding mine with pellets. Unless it has a lot of competition. Just make sure it sinks as it would take go near the surface. I loved this fish