So Frustrating - Feeding Goby

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I picked up a captive bred goby from my LFS who has been feeding them pellets only, so I figured I'd pick one up and as well a jar of the pellets to go along with it.

5 days has passed and I've been hoping it'll grab some of the pellets as they sink, but it won't leave very far from it's hiding spot - this is my first goby and so I'm assuming given what I'm experiencing, these type of fish don't go chasing after pellets/food, but instead expect it to be in front of them?
 
they will more actively search for food when they are hungry. I wouldn't sweat it, 5 days is still a new environment for him. Resist the urge to overfeed as pellets are quite nutrient dense and can easily foul your water.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 21.9%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 15.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 15.6%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 31.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 28.1%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 15.6%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 6.3%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 9.4%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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