how to qt diamond goby

ryanpal · 08/14/2008, 05:17 PM

i wanted to add a diamond goby to my tank. i'm worried about qt'ing this guy considering it feeds off food found in live sand. i do not want him to starve to death.

what's the proper way to qt him so he gets proper nutrition?

gordon2726 · 08/14/2008, 05:29 PM

good question. I am looking for one too and would like to know. Anyone? Thanks.

Sk8r · 08/14/2008, 05:37 PM

i do not quarantine an obligate speciality eater [transl. obliged not to eat other things]---I look the fish over in detail, check for immaculate fins, round belly, clear eyes, no blemishes or spots and I will not buy it if there is a scale out of place or a ding or spot i cannot account for, or any evidence of sick fish in any tank remotely associated with this fish's sale tank.. I dip him once and thoroughly in a container of tank water between bag and tank, to wash off any thing that could have come in with him, and then I just feed everybody garlicized pellet and cross my fingers for 4 weeks. Take this extreme chance as few times in the history of your tank as you can manage..and plan for this fish to live for a decade. It goes not quite without saying: be sure your own tank meets equally high standards and that your acclimation is very careful.

unbreakable · 08/14/2008, 06:44 PM

and just make sure you have your QT tank setup in case your fish come down with anything. Make sure its cycled and ready to house all your fish. You never know what can come attached to a fish; just looking at it wont help so be prepared

ryanpal · 08/14/2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by unbreakable
and just make sure you have your QT tank setup in case your fish come down with anything. Make sure its cycled and ready to house all your fish. You never know what can come attached to a fish; just looking at it wont help so be prepared

why not just QT in the first place if you're going to QT them after something breaks out?

can these types of fish even be properly QT'ed is the question...if so, what's the correct way?

gem · 08/14/2008, 08:16 PM

I don't see an issue with qt ing a diamond goby. I have never had one that wouldn't eat frozen as well as sandsifting. Mine eat PE mysis, squid, brine shrimp, Krill......
You need to make sure the tank is covered though. They're great jumpers.

08/14/2008, 05:17 PM	#1
ryanpal Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 756	how to qt diamond goby i wanted to add a diamond goby to my tank. i'm worried about qt'ing this guy considering it feeds off food found in live sand. i do not want him to starve to death. what's the proper way to qt him so he gets proper nutrition?

08/14/2008, 05:29 PM	#2
gordon2726 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rowland Heights, So Cal Posts: 594	good question. I am looking for one too and would like to know. Anyone? Thanks. __________________ Tank Spec: 83 gal Leemar 3 sides Starphire 36"x22"x24", 27 gal Sump, 2x250w Phoenix / 2x39w UVL Super Actinic T5 Maristar fixture, Sunlight Supply Bluewave7 Duel 250w Ballast, 3 x Tunze 6125, Bubble King 200 Mini Skimmer, Red Dragon 3.5 return pump, AC3 Controller (Temp, PH, ORP), 2xBRS Dosers (cal/alk), TLS reactor (carbon), JBJ ATO/Aqualifter, 8" duel style window fan.

08/14/2008, 05:37 PM	#3
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	i do not quarantine an obligate speciality eater [transl. obliged not to eat other things]---I look the fish over in detail, check for immaculate fins, round belly, clear eyes, no blemishes or spots and I will not buy it if there is a scale out of place or a ding or spot i cannot account for, or any evidence of sick fish in any tank remotely associated with this fish's sale tank.. I dip him once and thoroughly in a container of tank water between bag and tank, to wash off any thing that could have come in with him, and then I just feed everybody garlicized pellet and cross my fingers for 4 weeks. Take this extreme chance as few times in the history of your tank as you can manage..and plan for this fish to live for a decade. It goes not quite without saying: be sure your own tank meets equally high standards and that your acclimation is very careful. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/14/2008, 06:44 PM	#4
unbreakable D: Join Date: May 2007 Location: ? Posts: 2,868	and just make sure you have your QT tank setup in case your fish come down with anything. Make sure its cycled and ready to house all your fish. You never know what can come attached to a fish; just looking at it wont help so be prepared __________________ INTERNET= Serious Business!

08/14/2008, 08:16 PM	#6
gem Totally over it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 2,880	I don't see an issue with qt ing a diamond goby. I have never had one that wouldn't eat frozen as well as sandsifting. Mine eat PE mysis, squid, brine shrimp, Krill...... You need to make sure the tank is covered though. They're great jumpers. __________________ ~Ginger~ Current Tank Info: 25 gal rimless cube - Slimline LED light.