Trouble feeding my new Violet Goby (pic attached) - Aquarium Advice

afFISHionado · 08-12-2003, 12:38 AM

I just got a 7" Dragon Eel for my 29 gallon today. He looks aggressive but apparently is pretty peacful. I must say he is the most interesting fish I have ever had (I have included his pick here). The problem I am having is getting him to eat. I hear their eyesight is poor and that is part of the reason for him not getting food into his mouth. I have tried frozen brine shrimp & bloodworms and so far he hasn't eaten. I am hoping he just needs a bit more time getting acclimated. Does anyone here have any experience with this fish and perhaps can tell me more about them? Thank you.

Deliverme314 · 08-12-2003, 05:33 PM

try live ghost shrimp

afFISHionado · 08-13-2003, 06:26 PM

...Will do - as soon as I can find a place that has them. Thanks.

madasafish · 08-14-2003, 12:24 PM

Hope this link will help you, the_afFISHionad. Tom and Nevin Bailey usually know what they're talking about. They recommend ghost shrimp and black worms (cheaper) for the Violet Goby (Dragon Eel; Gobioides broussoneti):

http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_...ragon_fish.htm

Also, have you checked out www.fishbase.org?
http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/Spec...me=broussoneti

I almost got one of the Violet Gobies, but my g/f at the time severely disapproved! Got a Bichir (Polypterus senegalis meridionalis) instead, but he was MEAN.

Anyhoo. Hope this helps.

MP5 · 08-14-2003, 03:35 PM

I always liked gobys. I had bumblebee once. It was really bright and colorful. It died though.

08-12-2003, 12:38 AM	#1
afFISHionado Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cherry Hill, USA Posts: 79 Images: 2	Trouble feeding my new Violet Goby (pic attached) I just got a 7" Dragon Eel for my 29 gallon today. He looks aggressive but apparently is pretty peacful. I must say he is the most interesting fish I have ever had (I have included his pick here). The problem I am having is getting him to eat. I hear their eyesight is poor and that is part of the reason for him not getting food into his mouth. I have tried frozen brine shrimp & bloodworms and so far he hasn't eaten. I am hoping he just needs a bit more time getting acclimated. Does anyone here have any experience with this fish and perhaps can tell me more about them? Thank you.

08-12-2003, 05:33 PM	#2
Deliverme314 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Reston, Va Posts: 58	try live ghost shrimp __________________ Bless those who curse you and pray for those that would despitefully use you. Luke 6:28

08-14-2003, 12:24 PM	#4
madasafish Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY, NY Posts: 2,260 Images: 73	Hope this link will help you, the_afFISHionad. Tom and Nevin Bailey usually know what they're talking about. They recommend ghost shrimp and black worms (cheaper) for the Violet Goby (Dragon Eel; Gobioides broussoneti): http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_...ragon_fish.htm Also, have you checked out www.fishbase.org? http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/Spec...me=broussoneti I almost got one of the Violet Gobies, but my g/f at the time severely disapproved! Got a Bichir (Polypterus senegalis meridionalis) instead, but he was MEAN. Anyhoo. Hope this helps. __________________ [acronym:3ff24413a5="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:3ff24413a5] is a blessing, not a disease.

08-14-2003, 03:35 PM	#5
MP5 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 34	I always liked gobys. I had bumblebee once. It was really bright and colorful. It died though. __________________ www.geocities.com/airsoftghost <that is my airsoft page. I don't think you trust, In, my, self righteous suicide, I, cry, when angels deserve to die, Die,

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08-13-2003, 06:26 PM	#3
afFISHionado Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cherry Hill, USA Posts: 79 Images: 2	...Will do - as soon as I can find a place that has them. Thanks.

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