Yellow Watchman Goby ID?

Khamisa10 · Apr 27, 2020

Hi,

Can anyone tell me why the YWG has black patches on. It tends to show more at feeding. I have attached pictures.

Thanks guys

reef lover · Apr 30, 2020

I'm not sure. Looks neat though...

Khamisa10 · Apr 30, 2020

reef lover said:
I'm not sure. Looks neat though...

You think it's anything to worry about?

PSU4ME · Apr 30, 2020

I don’t think so, I think they all do that to some extent. Mine does

Khamisa10 · Apr 30, 2020

PSU4ME said:
I don’t think so, I think they all do that to some extent. Mine does

Oh okay, just that I've noticed its increased recently, especially at feeding. Is there any food in particular you recommend for them? It used to eat pallets before but now it only Eats flakes and frozen food. I'm just worried he might not be getting enough.

mort · May 1, 2020

It's perfectly normal and looks very healthy. Flake and frozen foods are a good diet for it so I wouldn't worry.
These watchman gobies have the ability to vastly change colouration so don't don't be surprised if it turns completely grey and black. It was always said that this change was in relation to their sex but I've had a pair of yellows both go grey and breed before some month later reverting back to yellow again.

Khamisa10 · May 1, 2020

mort said:
It's perfectly normal and looks very healthy. Flake and frozen foods are a good diet for it so I wouldn't worry.
These watchman gobies have the ability to vastly change colouration so don't don't be surprised if it turns completely grey and black. It was always said that this change was in relation to their sex but I've had a pair of yellows both go grey and breed before some month later reverting back to yellow again.

Oh, okay that sounds cool. Thank for the help guys.

Murica · May 1, 2020

mort said:
It's perfectly normal and looks very healthy. Flake and frozen foods are a good diet for it so I wouldn't worry.
These watchman gobies have the ability to vastly change colouration so don't don't be surprised if it turns completely grey and black. It was always said that this change was in relation to their sex but I've had a pair of yellows both go grey and breed before some month later reverting back to yellow again.

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