Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend

Clown-lover · 08-03-2007, 09:09 AM

My Strawberry Dottyback and Goby aren't getting along. I just add my Strawberry Dottyback yesterday. They're both in a 12 gallon.

Help!

Clown-lover · 08-03-2007, 09:10 AM

Also would a clown fish handle my Strawberry Dottyback? If I take out the goby.

Grrr I just want to put a dwarf lionfish in my 12gal to take revenge to evil Dottyback. lol 12 gallon too small.

Clown-lover · 08-03-2007, 09:10 AM

Also would a clown fish handle my Strawberry Dottyback? If I take out the goby.

Grrr I just want to put a dwarf lionfish in my 12gal to take revenge to evil Dottyback. lol 12 gallon too small.

caitrina · 08-03-2007, 09:15 AM

Clown-Lover, I have a question...have you posted on RS under a different name? Just curious............

lcstorc · 08-03-2007, 09:18 AM

The tank is likely too small for them to co-exist. Since a clown has a totally different body shape so I would think you would be better off there.
Be carefil though. You are treading in the land of overstocked with both fish in a 12g. Be sure to have a good skimmer and do lots of water changes.

kyrie_eleison · 08-03-2007, 09:32 AM

clownlover,

How come you have such small tanks? 12 gallons, 10 gallons? You seem rather new to the hobby...why did you start out with such small tanks?

cheeks69 · 08-03-2007, 10:46 AM

Dottybacks are very territorial and in such a small tank it's a very bad idea to mix them with other smaller fish. These fish really belong with other larger fish that won't eat them not in a small tank with less aggressive sp. IMHO.

Clown-lover · 08-03-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caitrina

Clown-Lover, I have a question...have you posted on RS under a different name? Just curious............

No why?

lcstorc · 08-04-2007, 07:46 AM

We thought you were someone else using a different name.
No worries.

Snelly40 · 08-04-2007, 09:00 AM

when i first started out i had a clown and a watchman goby, a dufus at my LFS told me that the strawberry psuedo would fit in well. I added him, loved the coloration, and he was a terror. I, after a horrible 4 hours, finnaly bagged him and took him back and demanded an even swap for something more peaceful. They are mean little guys!!!

08-03-2007, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Clown-lover Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend My Strawberry Dottyback and Goby aren't getting along. I just add my Strawberry Dottyback yesterday. They're both in a 12 gallon. Help! __________________

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Clown-lover Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend Also would a clown fish handle my Strawberry Dottyback? If I take out the goby. Grrr I just want to put a dwarf lionfish in my 12gal to take revenge to evil Dottyback. lol 12 gallon too small. __________________

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Clown-lover Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend Also would a clown fish handle my Strawberry Dottyback? If I take out the goby. Grrr I just want to put a dwarf lionfish in my 12gal to take revenge to evil Dottyback. lol 12 gallon too small. __________________

08-03-2007, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,588 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend Clown-Lover, I have a question...have you posted on RS under a different name? Just curious............ __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend The tank is likely too small for them to co-exist. Since a clown has a totally different body shape so I would think you would be better off there. Be carefil though. You are treading in the land of overstocked with both fish in a 12g. Be sure to have a good skimmer and do lots of water changes. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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kyrie_eleison Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 273 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend clownlover, How come you have such small tanks? 12 gallons, 10 gallons? You seem rather new to the hobby...why did you start out with such small tanks?

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cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,716 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend Dottybacks are very territorial and in such a small tank it's a very bad idea to mix them with other smaller fish. These fish really belong with other larger fish that won't eat them not in a small tank with less aggressive sp. IMHO. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

08-04-2007, 07:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend We thought you were someone else using a different name. No worries. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

08-04-2007, 09:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,856 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Strawberry Dottyback does not like his new friend when i first started out i had a clown and a watchman goby, a dufus at my LFS told me that the strawberry psuedo would fit in well. I added him, loved the coloration, and he was a terror. I, after a horrible 4 hours, finnaly bagged him and took him back and demanded an even swap for something more peaceful. They are mean little guys!!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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