Author Topic: Matt's 64 litre tank (Read 52860 times) 169 replies

Littlefish · « **Reply #60 on:** November 20, 2017, 09:17:57 AM »

Don't they have the most adorable little faces.
Lovely.

Matt · « **Reply #61 on:** November 20, 2017, 07:48:15 PM »

@Sue Yes the photos are all of the male, I have a female as well but she is incredibly shy at the moment and whilst she does occasionally come out of her hidey hole, it hasn't been long enough for me to get a decent picture.. yet... I'm just hopeful she is funding enough to eat whilst she is settling in $:-\$

fcmf · « **Reply #62 on:** November 20, 2017, 08:58:17 PM »

Very cute.

Looking forward to seeing the female too, once she's settled in.

Sue · « **Reply #63 on:** November 20, 2017, 09:49:01 PM »

My 5 get half an Omega One veggie round, crushed to small bits, once a day. Of course they may also eat the sinking pellets and flakes I feed the other fish. And then there's all the algae that grows in my tank. They seem to do well on whatever it is they are actually eating. I've had 4 or my 5 about a year so they are eating something

Provided you do feed something veggie or there is algae in your tank they should be OK.

Matt · « **Reply #64 on:** November 22, 2017, 08:23:33 PM »

I managed to get a look at the female today Sue who looks white thin, she is still hiding away nearly all the time. Any suggestions to get her feeding? I'm going to try some cucumber tomorrow. I've put the algae flakes in just before lights out in the hope she might get them to herself tonight...

fcmf · « **Reply #65 on:** November 22, 2017, 08:33:32 PM »

If these http://dennerle.com/en/products/nano-aquarium/feeding-minerals-vitamins/food-dwarf-crayfish/shrimp-king-snail-stixx were suitable, I'm more than happy to send you some in the mail as I have plenty of them.

Sue · « **Reply #66 on:** November 22, 2017, 08:35:00 PM »

I don't know if stiphodons eat cucumber as I haven't tried it. I do know that the dominant male in my tank chases the other stiphodons away from the algae wafer if I leave it whole. So mine must like my algae wafers. I now break the wafer into tiny bits so all the fish get chance to eat some.

Are your algae flakes floating ones? If they are, don't forget to soak them so they sink faster.

fcmf - they should be fine for stiphodons.

Matt · « **Reply #67 on:** November 22, 2017, 08:40:55 PM »

I'm doing the same Sue, breaking up an algae wafer, or rather a couple of bits off an algae wafer. Sorry not sure why I used the word flake! Apparently you can get mini algae wafers which I'll look out for next time I buy them, though the current pack I have looks like it will last forever!

fcmf · « **Reply #68 on:** November 22, 2017, 08:45:38 PM »

Quote from: Matt on November 22, 2017, 08:40:55 PM

Apparently you can get mini algae wafers which I'll look out for next time I buy them, though the current pack I have looks like it will last forever!

I have a pack of mini algae wafers, which also looks as though it will last forever - happy to send you some of these as well as some Snail Stixx, so no need to buy any just yet!

Matt · « **Reply #69 on:** November 22, 2017, 08:56:42 PM »

Thanks fcmf you're very kind

To be honest I don't think the food I'm offering is the problem as the other goby goes mad for it (as do the rams... but then again they will eat anything).

I'll put another couple of bits of algae wafer in the tank in the morning when any Malaysian Trumpets Snail activity should be minimal too and see if that gives her a better chance...

fcmf · « **Reply #70 on:** November 22, 2017, 09:01:42 PM »

Have you tried soaking the algae wafer in some crushed garlic juices to help stimulate her appetite?

Matt · « **Reply #71 on:** November 22, 2017, 09:04:44 PM »

I wasn't sure if that would work for gobies... can't hurt I suppose... do I just crush a couple of cloves and put the wafer in with the crushed garlic for a bit, quick rinse, then into the tank??

fcmf · « **Reply #72 on:** November 22, 2017, 09:31:48 PM »

Yes, that should be fine. You probably don't even need to rinse as it might dilute the garlic. However, I always advise erring on the side of caution / under-dosing when trying something new, so you could try the quick rinse on the first occasion. If that doesn't work in stimulating her appetite, then you could try it without rinsing on the next occasion.

Matt · « **Reply #73 on:** November 27, 2017, 09:51:41 PM »

Heres how things were looking tonight...

That femal goby is still doing ok... I'm tentatively going to say shes fattening up but it's probably a bit soon to feel confident yet. Still see very little of her.

Helen · « **Reply #74 on:** November 29, 2017, 12:21:10 AM »

Your tank is so beautiful. I can't stop looking at it.

Don't be surprised if you see some elements in my finished tank. (If you've not changed yours again before I finish!)

Matt · « **Reply #75 on:** November 29, 2017, 10:07:44 PM »

Thanks @Helen

fcmf · « **Reply #76 on:** November 29, 2017, 10:26:38 PM »

Hope she does ok/improves. I agree with how lovely your tank looks - and how healthy/luscious and algae-free your plant leaves are (I'm envious).

Matt · « **Reply #77 on:** November 30, 2017, 06:12:57 AM »

I found her again yesterday and initially thought she had passed... eventually she moved... I'm not sure she's got long left

apparently it's not uncommon for gobies to come into stores in this way following the stress of capture...

Algae has decreased recently following a move from weekly fertiliser dosing to daily. @fcmf it sounds like you need an algae eater in your tank! (Ref your poll!) Have you also considered shrimp?

Littlefish · « **Reply #78 on:** November 30, 2017, 09:19:54 AM »

Sorry to hear that your female goby is not doing well.

Matt · « **Reply #79 on:** November 30, 2017, 07:31:19 PM »

@Sue I dont suppose you've any other thoughts from your experexperience with gobies?

My wife saw the female today and apparently it was chased away by the male...

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