Dragon Goby Help!!!!

mrgrudge said:
I don't think Corys will like brackish (aren't they sensitive to salt?). It probably be better to set up a separate brackish tank for the Dragon Gobys instrad.
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Sorry if im mistaken but...
Isnt that what I said?!?!?!
 
im just keeping my two dragons in the freshwater tank
i have other fish ans i dont want to get rid of them
 
I think you need to take the advice from jwddboy with a grain of salt. He may be trying his best to help, but most of his information is just wrong. Just from this thread.

jwddboy said:
They usually climb into small cracks in rocks and often hide there during the day; this behavior can be seen with most eel and snake species that also have the same body frame. Dragon Fish are not very friendly when it comes to other fishes; it marks its territory and lets nobody in there.
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jwddboy said:
Your dragon goby will eat better in groups, so try and get a bigger tank (if you can) and get a few more.
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So which one is it? are they territorial or do they like to be in groups?

Here is some info from. http://species.fishindex.com/species_910gobioides_broussonnetii_violet_goby.html

The violet goby is a peaceful scavenger, and if well fed, should not bother smaller fish. The violet goby should only be kept with peaceful fish. If annoyed, he may inflict severe wounds with his sharp teeth. Also avoid crowding with other bottom feeders, especially slow movers like kuhli loaches.

Try a google search for violet goby and you will get all the information you need.
 
Im sorry. What is correct then?
Please feel free to correct me.

They are not friendly to other fish. eg.. they will chase off gouramis that come too close. But they like to be with their own species.
 
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jwddboy said:
Im sorry. What is correct then?
Please feel free to correct me.

They are not friendly to other fish. eg.. they will chase off gouramis that come too close. But they like to be with their own species.
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Well I have never kept this species, but from information on other sites I believe that statement is wrong. I may have more trust in the information you give/gave if you posted something credible. When you contradict yourself in posts it doesn't help. I've already posted a link with information on this species in my previous post. If you missed it here is another link.

http://www.fishtanksandponds.net/live-stock/fishprofiles/dragon_goby.htm

Compatibility:
Peaceful but they squabble amongst themselves. Fine with other fish.
Notes:
Despite its fierce reputation it is a very peaceful fish and won't harm smaller fish.


So I guess they are fine with other fish eg. gouramis, but will chase off their own species.
 
im just keeping my two dragons in the freshwater tank i have other fish ans i dont want to get rid of them
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ah, i see ... you don't care what's best for the fish, you don't care whether they manage to just 'survive' or actually 'thrive', basically you're just keeping fish for your own self aggrandizement .. their overall health and long term wellfare not withstanding. sad and unfortunate but i guess that's just who you are.
 
jwddboy said:
Im sorry. What is correct then?
Please feel free to correct me.

They are not friendly to other fish. eg.. they will chase off gouramis that come too close. But they like to be with their own species.
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Wrong.. They are peaceful to other fish but only get teritorial to other violet gobies. I've kept them for almost 2 years now so I know. See my link in my sig for my VG's.

Also, they are filter feeders so they cannot eat krill. Feed them Wardley Shrimp Pellets and Algae waefers with the occasional live food broken up into very very fine parts.

Your VG's may look like they are doing ok but you will notice they will start to form red tumors all over their bodies. This is due to the FW. If you really want to keep them long term then use BW.
 
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