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08/14/2007, 12:48 AM
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08/14/2007, 12:50 AM
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08/14/2007, 12:57 AM
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08/14/2007, 07:20 AM
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08/14/2007, 09:24 AM
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who really cares? :sigh: Do we get to see the final tallies? 
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08/14/2007, 05:15 PM
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Cryptocentrus leptocephalus (Pink spotted shrimp goby)
I bought this setup in May 2002 and he came with it. That makes him at least 5 years old. He hasn't really grown but maybe an inch and is now closer to 6" than 5" as I've seen in books. Great personality - watches me as much as I him. By far, one of my favorite fish. USA Good luck.
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08/15/2007, 02:49 PM
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my midas goby lived 3 1/2 years.
southern california, orange county. kept in 125g then 180g reef tank with regular nsw changes. he was one of my favorite fishes! lots of personality and was amazed since i nearly killed him about three times. once when i transferred from my smaller tank to a larger one, i took out all the rock to catch the fish but i could not find him. turns out he was in one of the rocks in which i left outside in winter (here in socal anyway). i found him lifeless on the cement ground (probably for 15 minutes or so), i plopped him back into the tank and did great for 2 1/2 years after...with each incident, same thing happening, i remove a rock to change decor etc, and lo and behold, he was in those rocks TWICE! he did great after each with a little recoop! he finally stopped eating one day with no visible signs of parasites, disease etc. he just got thinner and eventually disappeared. he was fun...when a fish would get near his lair, he would gape his mouth wide open...'ooooh, scaryyyy!' oh...and charles...i still remember the great personal tour of your aquarium! it was a wonderful moment to remember. the next time i'm in oahu, i'll drop by to say hello! i've got some friends there i visit every so often!
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08/15/2007, 09:10 PM
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Thanks Ben, but if by "midas Goby" you mean Ecsenius midas ... this is a blenny and not a goby, and would not be part of my survey.
Everyone: Please use scientific names and/or attach/link photos if you don't know the scientific name. Looking forward to seeing you again ... please check ahead of time as I travel occasionally or may be otherwise unavailable if you just drop by unannounced. Aloha! JCD |
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08/15/2007, 11:44 PM
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HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   OMG! you are so RIGHT!!! man, i have got to read the titles better! Geez! that was embarrassing! more embarrassing than walking into an empty womens restroom, washing your hands and wondering what does'sanitary napkin disposal' mean...
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08/17/2007, 09:30 PM
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update--wheelers shrimp goby with same
shrimp 8 yrs 8/10/07, because of them scared to update my tank, want at lease 120 tank dont want to lose them lol. |
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08/19/2007, 09:15 PM
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That is great that you are doing an article like this. I just lost my 8 year old goby. I have been wondering how long gobies live. He started to show signs of old age in my opinion.
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08/19/2007, 09:32 PM
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More gobies.
Pholidichthys leucotaenia-engineer goby 5 years old currently in display Fusi goby 3 years old currently in display Priolepis nocturnus-circus goby 3 years old gave to a friend Amblyeleotris guttata 5 years old killed by peppermint hog Stonogobiops nematodes 5 years old disappeared |
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08/20/2007, 02:23 AM
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Figures, Knock-on-wood, but just when I finally brag about my goby - he's now been MIA for over three days now. Kinda hard to hid a 6" long goby in my 50 gal tank. Usually I can see either his head or tail at some point. However, a lot of sand shifting has been done recently - one due to him I suspect and two, the suction cups on a use SEIO failed and most of the sand up front is mostly in the back now. Hopefully, he's still around and simply me not looking in the right spot.
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08/25/2007, 12:50 PM
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Hello!
I'm not in the hobby for long, but here's my contribution: I have a Synchiropus Splendidus for a year, he's my fav of the tank, always on the front, always nice and charming... He's getting really fat thanks to my home phytoplancton breeding, supplying food for copepods and other micro organisms my mandarin love! He also eat frozen food and, lately, I saw him eat flakes, I was pretty amazed, because I know it's quite unusual. Maybe that's why he's getting do fat, and doing so well. I have a Gobiodon Rivulatus for a 13 monthes as well, in very good shape. Sorry to add something out of the topic, but I was shocked by jswipes2002 reply... Is there still people considering a live animal system as pure decoration and money matter? I'm sorry for this heartless person. If we're not interested by such subjects, as hobbyists, well, who will? my very best, sabine |
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08/25/2007, 02:07 PM
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Cryptocentrus cinctus (yellow watchman) Got him 2 years ago , and was 2 years old at that point..So Just over $years old I imagine... He readily eats every type of food I add to the system.. He came with a Pistol shrimp when I got him which died..Just recently I added another and they paired up imediately. He is frequently in the front of my tank for viewing.
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08/28/2007, 12:14 AM
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Ok sorry, I take it back. Saw my Goby again yesterday very briefly after nearly two weeks of MIA but appeared healthy enough. So put him (Cryptocentrus leptocephalus) back on the Alive List, +6 years, 50 gal - USA.
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08/29/2007, 05:41 PM
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Watchman Goby 5+
Yellow Watchman Goby- gen:Cryptocentrus cinctus
I have had him for 5+ years now. Very healthy and active. He loves to hang out on Mr. clam in front of the tank and watch T.V. with us in the evening. He was only about 1" when we got him he is now about 3" long. He has outlived three tank moves and all other tank mates except for a couple of colonies of corals. |
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08/30/2007, 01:48 PM
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Yellow Watchman Goby - 7 years old. Purchused at 1" length, currently at least 5" length. Very fat. Very friendly too.
Been through three tanks: 10 gallon nano 75 gallon softie reef and now lives in a 33 gallon softie reef
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08/30/2007, 01:50 PM
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ok, maybe he's more like 3-4" in size..
....i mostly use metric measures, so i got a little scewed up there.
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09/09/2007, 06:45 PM
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Diamond Watchman Goby
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Valenciennea puellaris Country: United States Years in captivity: May 2005 - Current September 2007 (29 Months) Alive/Dead: Alive Notes: Orik as I call him has grown to about 5 inches long. When I got him he was only about 2 inches long. He eats mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and bits of tuna. I just love this guy. |
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