Help with my Orange spotted watchman goby

[antigood007]

Hello all,

My goby has recently developed a few black patches on his skin and Im not sure what is causing it. He doesnt seem stressed at all and is still eating good. I looked through whatever books i have and couldnt find any diseases that resembled what my fish has. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

[RicksReefs]

if the black is only on the underside
it may be normal coloration developing.
mine has it also.

[bdr127]

Are the patches symetrical? Are they almost like "stripes" along the body? My Pinkspotted shrimp goby will get dark vertical stripe patches and a darker face when I put my hands in the tank (presumably stressed)....

[antigood007]

Hello again all,

I got a good look at my goby today while he was ot of his burrow eating. There are 2 black patches, and they are on his upper back. There are circular in shape, and do not resemble stripes. I am at a complete loss as to what they might be.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[bdr127]

Could you get a picture? It would certainly help to diagnose the problem.

[antigood007]

I will try to get my hands on a digital cam, but he will probally make it very difficult to get a picture of him. Most of the time only his head is poking out of his burrow, but I will try.:rollface: