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gobbies, blemmies and jawfish.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mthomp, Mar 4, 2010.

  1. Mar 4, 2010 #1
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    so im looking to get a couple firefish gobbies, but i also like jawfish and blemmies.
     are there any blemmies/jawfish  that are less likely to jump out of a tank then others?
     
  2. Mar 4, 2010 #2
    bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I have a Spotted (Starry) Sailfin Blenny..probably 5 inches. After 8 months, he's never tried to get out. I once had a Yellow Watchman Goby.... spent his first, and last, night on the floor.


     
  3. Mar 4, 2010 #3
    xmasia

    xmasia Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    i have 2 watchmens and a unknown blennie never bailed on me yet the watchmens ive had for over a year. ive had a firefish for over a year which never bailed till i added a bicolor pseudo.
     
  4. Mar 7, 2010 #4
    matt the fiddler

    matt the fiddler Inactive User

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    the heavier you stock, the more likely to have one go carpet surfing.. especially if you have multiple gobies/ blennies competing for the same nice in the aquarium... Not sure your tank size, but 2 non paired gobies in a 75 could be pushing it... Fire Fish are totally different, and are not really considered a goby anymore.

    if you have a enclosed hood.. that helps prevent carpet surfing too
     
  5. Mar 7, 2010 #5
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    currently i have 1 firefish, a sixline, and a clown.  Im planning on adding 1 more firefish and clown soon and some sort of gobby/jawfish.
    this is a 55 gal and i have a hood but it doesnt cover the back of the tank because of my HoB skimmer and filter
     
  6. Mar 7, 2010 #6
    Jay Marion

    Jay Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I know the blue spot and yellow headed (AKA pearly) jawfish both jump habitually. I love the bi-color blenny, not a jumper that I'm aware of, mine stays in my tank and is a hoot to watch!
     
  7. Mar 7, 2010 #7
    matt the fiddler

    matt the fiddler Inactive User

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    how about you cover the back on the hood with netting? tulle, eggcrate, etc. leaveit open for air, not acrobatics.
     

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