Update on DT
Yesterday was a stressful day. I noticed my Diamond Goby wasn't moving around the tank as usual. When he turned around, I saw that he was terribly injured...he was missing an eye! I really think he must have snagged it on a piece of live rock. All tank inhabitants are extremely peaceful with each other, so not suspecting foul play.
He eventually worked his way under his rock into his usual burrow... but didn't close up the entrance as is his nightly routine. This morning... no sign of him and his burrow entrance hadn't been changed. Early this evening, I tested the water for ammonia to see if the worse may have occurred under his rock... plus, my nassarious snails weren't out at feeding time! I was afraid they might have found an easier meal. Then to my surprise, I look into the tank and see him out of the burrow swimming around with more energy. I quickly re-fed the tank and he was very energetic chasing food... he ate very well.
One problem is very evident already... the poor guy has no depth perception now! It was sad watching him strike at his food and repeatedly miss slightly to one side. But here didn't give up and eventually snagged each piece after several attempts! He'll get the hang of it...
Well, since I now have a one-eyed fish, his previous "Jumper" name isn't as fitting. My son is a huge Naruto comics fan and has decided that a fighter had to be named after another amazing fighter. His new name is Kakashi Sensei. As you can see, there is definitely a similar resemblance:
Yesterday was a stressful day. I noticed my Diamond Goby wasn't moving around the tank as usual. When he turned around, I saw that he was terribly injured...he was missing an eye! I really think he must have snagged it on a piece of live rock. All tank inhabitants are extremely peaceful with each other, so not suspecting foul play.
He eventually worked his way under his rock into his usual burrow... but didn't close up the entrance as is his nightly routine. This morning... no sign of him and his burrow entrance hadn't been changed. Early this evening, I tested the water for ammonia to see if the worse may have occurred under his rock... plus, my nassarious snails weren't out at feeding time! I was afraid they might have found an easier meal. Then to my surprise, I look into the tank and see him out of the burrow swimming around with more energy. I quickly re-fed the tank and he was very energetic chasing food... he ate very well.
One problem is very evident already... the poor guy has no depth perception now! It was sad watching him strike at his food and repeatedly miss slightly to one side. But here didn't give up and eventually snagged each piece after several attempts! He'll get the hang of it...
Well, since I now have a one-eyed fish, his previous "Jumper" name isn't as fitting. My son is a huge Naruto comics fan and has decided that a fighter had to be named after another amazing fighter. His new name is Kakashi Sensei. As you can see, there is definitely a similar resemblance: