Hey everyone, my diamond goby has been reclusive the past week and had been acting strange at feeding time (in video). Was hoping someone could give me some insight. Is this guy ok? Can I do something to help him? Thank you in advance!
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I'm feeding pellets and mysis and then they also get the occasional oysterfeast - I've had him for 4 months - The sand is a mix of black hawaiin and standard whiteWhat are you feeding? My LFS owner told me that most sand sifters starve to death slowly because they are often left to scavenge. Mine voraciously eats when I feed the tank. It is alllllways hungry. Also would be good to know how long you have had it as well. What kind of sand is in the tank?
It's weird because he never had an issue previously and he only does it at feeding time - the rest of the day he's out and about sifting - that being said, he is much more reclusive lately...Agree. They need fine particle sand and I’m wondering if it’s possible it has a large piece of substrate in its throat.
Edit: I have my glasses on and watched again. The sand is too large- the bigger chunks specifically. I believe it may have damaged its gills (seems doubtful it would have survived this long with something lodged).