Question on Engineer Gobies and Deep Sand Beds

Frag Hag · 12-15-2007, 01:41 AM

I have an engineer goby I would like to eventually move to a tank with a 6" plus, mature, deep sand bed.

There are signs of hydrogen sulfide in the bed, and I was wondering if there would be any possible dangers to the goby and future occupants from the sand bed being plowed around?

Thanks for any advice!

Shay

**leebca** · 12-15-2007, 10:19 AM

If you are referring to Pholidichthys leucotaenia, then you may not have a problem. They will often just make a home under a rock, clearing out some space, rather than burrowing deep into the sand. Still, there is a range of behavior amongst these.

Frag Hag · 12-15-2007, 03:18 PM

Thank you for the post!

It is indeed a Pholidichthys leucotaenia, and enjoys moving sand around. Each time I look in the tank it has a mouthful of sand and is busy spewing it out of the rocks.

I'm thinking if I move its rock to the "cleaner" looking area of the sand bed, it will keep the gobi from stirring up too much trouble.

Shay

12-15-2007, 01:41 AM	#1
Frag Hag Citizen Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 188	Question on Engineer Gobies and Deep Sand Beds I have an engineer goby I would like to eventually move to a tank with a 6" plus, mature, deep sand bed. There are signs of hydrogen sulfide in the bed, and I was wondering if there would be any possible dangers to the goby and future occupants from the sand bed being plowed around? Thanks for any advice! Shay

12-15-2007, 10:19 AM	#2
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,242	Re: Question on Engineer Gobies and Deep Sand Beds If you are referring to Pholidichthys leucotaenia, then you may not have a problem. They will often just make a home under a rock, clearing out some space, rather than burrowing deep into the sand. Still, there is a range of behavior amongst these. __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

12-15-2007, 03:18 PM	#3
Frag Hag Citizen Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 188	Re: Question on Engineer Gobies and Deep Sand Beds Thank you for the post! It is indeed a Pholidichthys leucotaenia, and enjoys moving sand around. Each time I look in the tank it has a mouthful of sand and is busy spewing it out of the rocks. I'm thinking if I move its rock to the "cleaner" looking area of the sand bed, it will keep the gobi from stirring up too much trouble. Shay

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