Blue Gudgeon Goby

[Mstanker]

Do these fish hide alot. because the only time i see this guy is when i feed the tank and he pokes his head out for acouple of seconds. I have a 1.5+ sandbed.

 

[mike007]

Funny you ask I just got 3 of them and they will come out for a second or two then dart back Into the rocks. Had them since Saturday hoping they will get settled and come out.

 

[Humblefish]

Dartfish are like that. If they feel comfortable (safe) in your tank, they will swim right out in the open. But sometimes they stake out a hidey hole in a rock and rarely leave it.

 

[Mstanker]

ya i my breeder tank there are alot of holes and caves to hide in. I made sure of that. I'm looking for a fish that creats movement or action in my tank. I have 2 clowns, 2 chromie, 2 goby,

 

[Humblefish]

How big is your tank?

 

[Mstanker]

40g breeder

 

[Humblefish]

40g breeder

If you're looking for active fish that are also reef safe, there are many smaller fairy/flasher wrasses that I think would be fine in a 40 breeder. Just make sure you have a secure top to prevent jumping. There are also many blennies & gobies that are surprisingly active.

A great addition to your tank (but not completely reef safe) would be a Pygmy Cherub Angelfish (Centropyge argi). I've never had one that nipped, and those are small enough to be comfortably housed in a 40 breeder IMHO.