Here is the pic:
http://www.millevolte.com/CrestedGoby.jpg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Al G Eaton" <sege7_2000_at_yahoo.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- Crested Goby Article
> can you post a pic of the crested goby?
>
> 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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