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07/06/2007, 01:30 PM
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Goby Lifespan Survey
Aloha All,
I am working on a paper on marine goby longevity in aquaria with Dr. Jack Randall. Most scientific papers appear to indicate lifespans from one to five years in the wild. This observation needs to be qualified by pointing out that most scientists appear to equate "lifespan" with "survivability" i.e. thats how long they survive until they are eaten. In an effort to ascertain how long gobies can actually "live" I would like to conduct an international survey of hobbyists via various forums in the US, Europe and Asia. This data will be combined with a similar survey I am conducting involving public aquariums. If you would be so kind as to submit to me the following information I would be most appreciative. I would like the following information for these genera: Trimma, Eviota, Priolepis, Gobiodon, Amblygobius, Cryptocentrus and Valenciennia: Country you live, Genus, species, years in captivity, and an indication if the fish is still alive and on display. Please send your replies to this sticky thread by the end of July. If anyone has access to international forums in Europe, Asia or elsewhere, can you please pass along this request? Many thanks in advance! J. Charles Delbeek |
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07/08/2007, 05:36 AM
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This one is about three years old, At least I have had him that long, the fish was an adult when I got him. He is still alive but I don't know the species or genus.
That probably doesen't do you much good though. Sorry Paul 
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07/08/2007, 09:36 AM
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Country: USA
Name: Nemateleotris decora (fire fish) Age: 4.5-5 years I got him from a friend who was breaking down a tank. It was the largest fire fish I had ever seen, about 4.5" long. He sadly vanished one day never to be seen again  .
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07/11/2007, 11:02 AM
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Country: USA
Name: Valenciennea strigata Age: 2 yrs, 3 months Status: Deceased This fish appeared to do very well for about 2 yrs, eating flake and mysis. Then it began to eat less and to show signs of malnurishment, including a sunken belly. It eventually died.
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07/12/2007, 06:15 AM
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Re: Goby Lifespan Survey
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07/13/2007, 05:00 PM
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Charles,
I've kept a few gobies over the years and I hope this data helps: Gobiodon histrio 4yrs 6 months. Cryptocentrus cinctus 6yrs 9 months Amblygobius rainfordi 3yrs 6months Gobiosoma oceanops 3yrs 1 month I am currently keeping: Cryptocentrus cinctus 3yrs 1 month Amblyeotrus guttata 3yrs 1 month Amblygobius rainfordi 1 yr 7 months Thanks for all you have done for the hobby, Myles Goldfein
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07/19/2007, 04:37 AM
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Species: histrio Common name:Green clown goby
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08/01/2007, 06:26 PM
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Gobiodon okinawae
I've had a yellow clown goby (Gobiodon okinawae), which I purchased as an adult from an LFS, for about 18 months so far.
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08/05/2007, 09:37 AM
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Hey, Charles i mentioned this to my boss Patrick ,but i'm not sure if he heard me. If there are any species in Bermuda you want that info on, message me or email Patrick and i'm sure we could find something for you.
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08/05/2007, 01:44 PM
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Thanks Jeff, but I only need info on the goby genera listed at the beginning of this thread.
To all others responding, please read the first message in this thread as to what genera and what information I require. Many thanks to all! Aloha! Charles |
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08/08/2007, 05:31 PM
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Mr. Delbeek,
Look here http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...5&pagenumber=1 Your thread is also on the main discussion forum (in case you didn't see it there)
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08/12/2007, 11:09 PM
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Mr. Delbeek,
If you go to my red house there is a list of my Gobies and I have had many of them for years. I have 20 or so in a 100g sps/lps reef. I definately consider myself a "gobie" and datrfish freak. Have had as many as 3 for sure possibly 4 breeding pairs in the tank at a time. I don't have alot of "recorded data" but I am employed in the hobby so I have a good recallection and loads of personal experience with constant tanks up and running since 1988. I would also be honored and more than happy to do specific observations for you and relay info if I can. If this helps contact me. MIKE PHX. Az.
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08/14/2007, 11:50 AM
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Okey Dokey:
Here ya go, Tank is 100g and has been running since Apr. 05. 2 x Gobiodon Okinawae- 28 months (spawning since Acro's introduced about 15 months ago). 1 added 7 months ago and 2 more just 2 months ago. The mating female chases all three of the other Okinawae's around but seems to tolerate 1 more than the other two. 1 x Gobiodon Acicularis about 6 months. 1 x Gobiodon quinquestrigatus 1 x Gobiodon rivulatus/histrio ( not sure) 1 year. 1 x " " (in a 55 reef) 2+ years. 4 x Paragobiodon lacunicolus (2 spawning regularly now) 18 months for the pair and about 7-9 months so far for the other two. 1 x Preolepis nocturnus for 2 years. Had paired him up with a smaller "female" about 10 months ago and they were stuck to each other like glue from the start. Then 2 months after introduction the smaller fish appeared to have and Orange "egg sack" in "her" belly. She ate veraciously for 2 weeks and then just dissappeared. "He" seems to search for her now as he never really patrolled the entire tank as he does now. I'm using he and she here based on some very general evidence and info. HOPE this HELPS, Mike.
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09/11/2007, 01:19 PM
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Amblygobius phalaena - Banded Sleeper Goby or Dragon Goby.
Purchased from LiveAquaria at about 3" in Feb. 2004. He vanished in my tank in August 2007. I did not notice any signs of stress or poor health. I just noticed one day that I hadn't seen him in a couple of days. USA He lived in a 75G and a 210G tank. I wonder if the size of the tank matters in lifespan. |
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09/18/2007, 08:55 PM
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Country: USA
Species: Cryptocentrus cinctus Age: almost 5 years exactly Status: Deceased Appears to have died from natural causes. |
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10/06/2007, 10:56 PM
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I had a pair of green striped banded gobies for 1 year, it's mate now missing at 1.5. Green striped are one of my favorites as they have great personalities and are extremely fun to watch. Other gobies include citron, black, and a pair of masked gobies. I have had the masked gobies for about 1 year and they are great and swim in the water column.
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