Deb’s Studio 12 Aquarium

[debbeach13]

My biggest problem with the price is how much coral that could buy.  Plus with supply change and inflation. Who knows if the price isn’t going up. 
Lights are shutting down but here’s a picture.

[debbeach13]

[banasophia]

Your tank looks great!!! Your corals are all so colorful. 

[debbeach13]

2 green banded gobies. I like odd number like 3 but they only had 2. While I was there I had them test the tank. Also picked up a $20. Frag. 

[spectra]

Love those little guys had 2 in a IM10 but they are jumpers....... 

[PJPS]

8 minutes ago, debbeach13 said:

2 green banded gobies. I like odd number like 3 but they only had 2. While I was there I had them test the tank. Also picked up a $20. Frag. 

Not sure which species this applies to, but I'd make two inviting burrows/homes to ease any aggression.  Good luck 🤞

 

"Certain gobies, though, can be intolerant of conspecifics or even heterospecifics that look similar, especially in limited space. 

 

This is the result of often strong territorial behaviours tying individuals to small patches of home reef. Limit stocking to one goby of each genus unless there’s plenty of room."

https://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/gobies-for-the-reef-aquarium/

[Reefkid88]

Awesome Debs !!! They look awesome,I want a pair of Trimmas or Evoita's for me tank if I can ever find them. 

 

 Acan looks pretty good as well. 

[debbeach13]

1 minute ago, Reefkid88 said:

Evoita's

I saw one, but I wasn't really looking for them so they may have had more.

 

Also grabbed 10lb.'s of sand and some frozen LRS nano while I was there. 

[debbeach13]

I just shut off the pump to feed a little and spotted both gobies. There are plenty of hidey holes, caves, They, both seem fine so far. One is out and about and the other, may have already claimed a spot under the tall rock with the bird's nest. The frag is also in here. I removed the speckled leather and the Rhodactis over to Diver Dan's place. Originally, they were for the 20L, but they were tiny, so I want to watch them.

[debbeach13]

They both came out to eat.

[banasophia]

Omg!!! Those little guys are so stinkin cute!! 🥰

[growsomething]

Big fish get too much credit for being big.  Snorkling this week, if you stopped and held still around a rock or coral rubble, these little gobies and blennys were all over but you only saw them if you took the time.  Way more interesting.

[debbeach13]

I have wanted these fish since C est ma had 3 breeding in a 5.5 gallon. The tank was TOTM in 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[debbeach13]

While I drink my coffee, I am watching two little fish swimming around. Probably looking for breakfast. 

[debbeach13]

Both fish are out and about this morning. Going to start giving a small extra small feeding in the mornings because they are so tiny. 

[PJPS]

What are they eating so far?  That's a helluva cute fish.

[debbeach13]

So far, I mix up shaved frozen marine cuisine and some reef roids. Shut off the pump. Add a couple squirts, wait a couple minutes, then spot feed the coral, and the fish (as best as I can).  They absolutely have a positive response and react like they are eating.

[Sharbuckle]

They're so freaking cool!!! Im definitely going to look into these for my tank too! Glad they're eating 

[debbeach13]

Hi guy's I forgot the extra feeding this morning, been one of those days. I spoke with a gentleman from Mars Fishcare. He Lives in a town next to Salisbury Beach. Where I lived before Fl. Long story short. I didn't buy an aqua-spin. Having previously owed a business with some sales involved. I did give him a lead, so the call didn't completely waste his time. I think he will be getting in touch with World Wide Corals, 

[debbeach13]

Just hanging out.

[seabass]

They are very nice fish, and interesting to watch.  They might even spawn in your tank.  But I believe they are relatively short-lived.

[debbeach13]

Your right 4 - 6 years is not long. Compared to some others. 

[Snow_Phoenix]

7 hours ago, seabass said:

They are very nice fish, and interesting to watch.  They might even spawn in your tank.  But I believe they are relatively short-lived.

I wonder if the longevity is related to size - smaller fish live shorter lifespans while larger fish live longer? I'm unsure. 🤔

 

On 3/2/2023 at 9:45 AM, debbeach13 said:

Just hanging out.

They look wonderful, Deb. I wish we could get them here. Until today, I've never seen a GBG in real-life, but I'd love to someday, and take a few pics of it/them. Simply adorable little guys. ❤️ 

[seabass]

https://reefs.com/magazine/aquarium-fish-longevity/

 

I've also read somewhere that gobies' quick lifespan can aid in adaptability of the species.

[debbeach13]

Just to keep track. 2-gallon WC and clean filter pad left the carbon.