Clown goby thread!

[Miami Reef]

I used to have a clown goby for a very short time. He never ate and eventually disappeared.

He was one of my favorite fish! He was so funny! He would perch on my derasa clam and do other silly things. Anyway, it’s been a few months and I’m going to try another one.

Until, I get him, I want to hear some funny stories of these guys. Pictures of them in action is more than welcome! My guy is getting delivered this Saturday, so I need to be entertained until then.

 

[hllb]

My little guy is still new. He likes to hang in my coral skeleton and is a surprisingly aggressive eater.

 

[mattzang]

i'm currently QTing a yellow clown goby for my mom's tank, the little guy cracks me up. he's tiny compared to all of the other fish, but doesn't seem to mind cruising right by them.

he did somehow manage to get inside the power filter tube thing, so i'd make sure you have a really tight lid as the only way i can figure out he got in there is by jumping in from above. luckily my top is pretty secure

feeding wise i haven't had an issue with him, he eats pretty much anything. even large pieces of mysis that he can't eat, he gives it a try anyway

 

[sfin52]

My yellow clown goby has no fear and will take on a fish of any size.

 

[Jesterrace]

I really want one of these. It's a trade off though. The Green is supposed to be hardier and I love the colors but they also tend to be more reclusive and less personable. The Yellow on the other hand generally has an amazing personality but the color isn't as appealing as the Green and they can be difficult to get to feed.

 

[sfin52]

I really want one of these. It's a trade off though. The Green is supposed to be hardier and I love the colors but they also tend to be more reclusive and less personable. The Yellow on the other hand generally has an amazing personality but the color isn't as appealing as the Green and they can be difficult to get to feed.

Mine feed with all the other fish. Do agree with personality. Why not both. I have both in my 75 no issues

 

[Miami Reef]

Guys!!!!! I just ordered the green clown goby in addition to the yellow! Someone take my credit card away from me! :;Hilarious

 

[hllb]

I really want one of these. It's a trade off though. The Green is supposed to be hardier and I love the colors but they also tend to be more reclusive and less personable. The Yellow on the other hand generally has an amazing personality but the color isn't as appealing as the Green and they can be difficult to get to feed.

I had heard that too but my guy was only like that the first few days. I’ve had him a month now and he just got moved to the DT. My royal gramma was super aggressive the first day and Waldo (names because we were always looking for him to see where he was hanging out) didn’t seem scared.

 

[Fishurama]

Its name is Bob lol. Bob is dumb and likes to get stung by all the possible corals, he can, weak, strong, doesn't matter, bob is bob, his smallness doesn't detract him even from my snowflake eel. And yes bob is fat.

 

[hllb]

Waldo found a new place to hang out.

 

[LetItReef]

My LFS has both colors. Will it nip Softies / LPS?

 

[Dvanlier05]

I had one in my first tank. I thought they were cool little fish. I got the spawn of satan. He would sit on the rocks and dive bomb any fish that swam by. Kept my clownfish in the corner for two days till I could catch him. Should have burned that $5.

 

[WMR]

I’ve kept several different ones ( green, yellow, black & citron), never had an issue with any. I have kept them together, but in a large tank, as long as you have plenty of corals or rock work, they usually mix.

 

[Fishurama]

My LFS has both colors. Will it nip Softies / LPS?

Very rarely will they nip at an LPS, they are general SPS nippers and reef safe otherwise. The most damage they do is looking cute perching on a coral causing it to close up generally lol ;Dead

Post on one nipping LPS with proof.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/clown-goby-eviction.656174/

 

[SMSREEF]

Love these guys! They have so much personality

 

[John3]

My favorite in the tank.

 

[sfin52]

My LFS has both colors. Will it nip Softies / LPS?

Nope. If you get a pair they will lay eggs on the coral killing the area the eggs are on. The coral should recover

 

[Nano1908]

Mine (Batman) disappeared. He was always perched on the rock.

Miss him.

 

[Tyson]

Both of mine are great!

 

[John3]

Yellow ones seem to be jumpers. Something to consider if you don’t have a top.