Engineer goby

[Wolf89]

I read that the engineer goby likes to burrow a lot and may topple rock structures, but if all of my rocks are directly on the sand, so is this really a problem?

 

[nereefpat]

I read that the engineer goby likes to burrow a lot and may topple rock structures, but if all of my rocks are directly on the sand, so is this really a problem?

Yes, that's a problem. Rocks would need to be directly on the glass, not on the sand.

Engineer gobies will dig tunnels under the rocks, causing a live rock avalanche.

 

[Johniejumbo]

I had 3 of them years ago. Loads of fun to watch. Busy little cave makers indeed. They will dig under you rocks and they can shift and injure the fish. Though I never had that happen to mine I suppose it’s possible.

 

[Wolf89]

Yes, that's a problem. Rocks would need to be directly on the glass, not on the sand.

Engineer gobies will dig tunnels under the rocks, causing a live rock avalanche.

Sorry I meant to say directly on the glass! Brain fart

 

[Dragon52]

had one, never again. As stated digs everywhere & makes rocks unsteady.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Mine once in a blue moon will build a hill but for the most part has its own little zone and sticks with it and its' 12+"

 

[Aheinz]

how are these guys when looking at having jawfish, or smaller goby species? are they prone to going after smaller fish? I was always interested in one, plus the eel like look would be awesome

 

[Rxwanless]

I read that the engineer goby likes to burrow a lot and may topple rock structures, but if all of my rocks are directly on the sand, so is this really a problem?

Yes this is a real problem, I have one about 4 inches long. Dig under everything and rocks do settle and fall. Currently I have an acrylic tank so no risk of crack. When I upgrade to glass, I will place rocks directly on glass then add sand around them. Great fish but burrow a lot

 

[Gary Inwood]

I have one and never had a problem with him regarding digging under my rocks which i placed on my sand, but now he is to big to get under them now

 

[najer]

If your rocks are on the glass you will be fine but be prepared for sand dunes! ;)
I love my not so little guy. :)

 

[dstevenstn]

They are awesome, but destructive. Mine has befriended my snowflake eel.