Klaus
--- hyperelectra <hyperelectra_at_netzero.net> wrote:
> I already have a correction. Crested Gobies
> typically reach a length 6"
> rather that the stated 10".
>
> Sorry for the mix-up.
> -Spike
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "hyperelectra" <hyperelectra_at_netzero.net>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 4:52 PM
> Subject: NANFA-- Crested Goby Article
>
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I recently completed my first ever article
> pertaining to native fish. I
> > decided to write the article about one of my
> favorites, the Crested Goby.
> > Little if anything is written about these guys so
> I decided to put
> something
> > together for my website. Please take a quick read
> and tell me what you
> > think. Any questions, comments, opinions,
> suggestions or critisisms are
> > welcomed and appreciated. I would like to get some
> responce before I go
> > ahead and publish it.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Here is the article:
> >
> > CRESTED GOBY (LOPHOGOBIUS CYPRINOIDS)
> >
> > With a "cheeky" face like a chipmunk and the wise
> demeanor of an old
> > underwater Basset Hound, the Crested Goby is an
> absolute joy to keep in
> the
> > home aquarium.
> >
> > Native to Bermuda, Fla., and the Bahamas to
> central and northern S.
> America,
> > the Crested Goby prefers tidal creeks, mangroves
> and other quiet, fresh to
> > fully saline coastal waters. Crested Gobies are
> also known to frequent
> > canals and other slow moving watersheds throughout
> southern Florida.
> >
> > In captivity (fresh or saltwater) these
> intelligent Gobies with
> magnificent
> > fan-like fins typically spend the day lazily
> wandering along the bottom
> > keeping in close range to their territorial hiding
> spot or cave. Tankmates
> > who venture too close to the Goby's staked out
> boundaries will be swiftly
> > chased away.
> >
> > Once acclimated to the aquarium these extremely
> hardy fish will eat just
> > about anything that passes by. Despite their size
> (up to 10") the Crested
> > Goby is a great addition to the community
> aquarium. While it will eat
> small
> > fish, faster swimmers over an inch in length are
> typically not on it's
> menu.
> > I have kept mine with Bluefin Killies and
> Rummynose Tetras with nary a
> > problem .
> >
> > Keeping these "underwater hounds" well fed makes
> them quite docile. All
> mine
> > readily take frozen foods, ghost shrimp, tadpoles,
> crayfish, dried
> > bloodworms, peas, and small mosquitofish.
> >
> > Much like man's best friend each Goby will soon
> recognize and greet it's
> > master when approaching the tank. They are the
> least bit shy and will feed
> > right from your hands in no time, quickly
> snatching the food and swiftly
> > returning to it's "spot" to consume it's meal in
> peace.
> >
> > Upon closer observation, the subtle markings of
> these handsome fish can be
> > appreciated. Bluish-green spots accent rosy cheeks
> with small red to
> maroon
> > spots speckled throughout their large transparent
> fins. Bright aquarium
> > lighting is a plus.
> >
> > Little is known about spawning in captivity and I
> have yet to give them a
> go
> > around. The female of the species is easily
> recognized by a bright orange
> > square located on it's dorsal fin. Males are
> typically darker in
> coloration.
> > Known for their unique crest at the top of their
> head, both take on a
> > marbled appearance that can become darker and more
> pronounced during
> feeding
> > or when defending territory.
> >
> > The Crested Goby is one of my favorite native
> tropical species. Although
> > they are rare to non-existent in the hobby, these
> fish are quite content
> in
> > the home aquarium. They can be kept with others of
> their own kind as long
> as
> > they are housed in an adequately sized tank. They
> prefer a temperature
> range
> > between 70 - 85 F. making them suitable for a
> large variety of community
> > settings.
> >
> >
> > -Spike
> >
> > Spike's Everglades Aquarium
> > http://www.millevolte.com/aquariumindex.html
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