Japanese Serpentine Goby Pacing

[ShawnSaucier]

Okay, new addition to the system today. I came across a Japanese Serpent Goby. What a cool looking fish. Already eating well.
As the day is coming to the end and lights are going down in the tank, he’s pacing the side panel of glass. No other fish have bothered him throughout the day. The male Anthias was a little boisterous but was more concerned with the Solar Wrasse.
I’m hoping it’s just first night jitters and it will relax.
Since his addition I’ve split the night feeding into multiples to help with any possible aggression with the other fish. All have eaten well. Frozen Mysis and arctic pods.
There is really not much info out there on these fish. Not sure if anyone has had any experience. Suggests please..
Tank is 187g 48x30x30 SPS dominant, 1 year old, Haitian rock..

 

[Baldyreef]

Okay, new addition to the system today. I came across a Japanese Serpent Goby. What a cool looking fish. Already eating well.
As the day is coming to the end and lights are going down in the tank, he’s pacing the side panel of glass. No other fish have bothered him throughout the day. The male Anthias was a little boisterous but was more concerned with the Solar Wrasse.
I’m hoping it’s just first night jitters and it will relax.
Since his addition I’ve split the night feeding into multiples to help with any possible aggression with the other fish. All have eaten well. Frozen Mysis and arctic pods.
There is really not much info out there on these fish. Not sure if anyone has had any experience. Suggests please..
Tank is 187g 48x30x30 SPS dominant, 1 year old, Haitian rock..

my banded goby did this for two days when i first added it and then calmed down, should be nothing to worry about but if it persists after a few days definitely let me know

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Did a little peak on the tank a few minutes ago, not pacing , so went to rest somewhere in the rocks. Only ones out are the Longspines and Zebra tang, which is the usual.
Thank you for commenting, will update over the next few days.

 

[Baldyreef]

Did a little peak on the tank a few minutes ago, not pacing , so went to rest somewhere in the rocks. Only ones out are the Longspines and Zebra tang, which is the usual.
Thank you for commenting, will update over the next few days.

no problem! ive actually never heard of a serpentine goby until now and i gotta say it looks super cool i might look into getting one myself!

 

[ShawnSaucier]

no problem! ive actually never heard of a serpentine goby until now and i gotta say it looks super cool i might look into getting one myself!

Same here and the pictures online that I found don’t do it justice. I’ll try tomorrow to get a clear shot. The fins are much different from what the googlewebs are showing. Maybe was miss labeled at the shop….

 

[Baldyreef]

Same here and the pictures online that I found don’t do it justice. I’ll try tomorrow to get a clear shot. The fins are much different from what the googlewebs are showing. Maybe was miss labeled at the shop….

looking a bit more into them right now and it seems you got a pretty rare fish! how much did you buy it for if i may ask?

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Here is a video, still hanging on the side of the tank. What a cool fish. Not pacing like yesterday. Hoping he can chill.

 

[Baldyreef]

Here is a video, still hanging on the side of the tank. What a cool fish. Not pacing like yesterday. Hoping he can chill.

truly an awesome looking fish, i can see where it got the name serpentine goby

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Here is a video, still hanging on the side of the tank. What a cool fish. Not pacing like yesterday. Hoping he can chill.

That's a very cool fish and I cannot say that I've ever seen one previously.

(This thread provoked me to read your tank thread.)

 

[christinna77]

What a beautiful fish, but whoa, his fins look really torn up. Looks like he's been in a fight or two. Was he already like this when you got him? If not, I'd be really concerned about bullying.

 

[ShawnSaucier]

What a beautiful fish, but whoa, his fins look really torn up. Looks like he's been in a fight or two. Was he already like this when you got him? If not, I'd be really concerned about bullying.

The fins are not torn at all , this is the look. Zoomed in the best I could…

 

[christinna77]

Interesting! I was comparing it to this video, where the dorsal fins and tail are perfectly smooth and even:

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Interesting! I was comparing it to this video, where the dorsal fins and tail are perfectly smooth and even:

I know, saw the same video. Not sure if this is a different sub species or variant… the mystery continues