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Blossom112
05-21-2008, 6:44 AM
Im woundering if i can keep the goby's in QT tank without sand while i clean and recycle the 90gl?
Im afraid it will be tight quarters with the corals that have survived the "invaSion of the spiders" and i dont want them all messed up .
I have taught them to eat foods ,shrimp pellets ,flakes ,shrimp so i dont think food would be an issue.
Would be temp 2 months tops ,so i can cycle again .
Thanks
orange spotted sleeper goby's
i could keep corals in mesh baskets hanging ,not nice to look at but its another option

Reefscape
05-21-2008, 6:47 AM
Yes, you can, just ensure a good supply of food is made available to the goby....

Blossom112
05-21-2008, 6:50 AM
Yippie ...................Now 1 more question ...when i put them back they will start sifting again right ? i got them because they are great cleaners ,just awesome

Reefscape
05-21-2008, 6:52 AM
Normal service will resume, yes....This scenario is basicaly what i did with my previous reef when i had an issue, my goby ( about 4 inch long ) was in the QT tank for about a month and half....

Blossom112
05-21-2008, 7:08 AM
Thanks a bunch .....i would say mine are full grown too and thriving in the main tank .
I dont think they will be happy in the QT but i really want to keep them .
TY