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clippo
13-10-06, 12:34
I hear that greenbanded gobies (Elacatinius multifasciatus) often spawn in captivity - has anyone managed to raise any - I'm after some.
pavlo
13-10-06, 13:02
I had okinawe gobies that spawned regularly, I didn't try to raise the fry though. A fascinating fish that was a bit destructive to sps but well worth the sacrifice
KeithM
13-10-06, 13:15
Lisa Page tried raising these and documented it all on reefhaven.
clippo
13-10-06, 13:35
I'm off there now then!

I've been reading a thread on RC about them too.
clippo
13-10-06, 13:59
cracking read that - she managed to raise sexy shrimps too!

http://www.reefhaven.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=225&hl=greenbanded&st=105

Looks like my chances of getting any of those gobies in the UK are quite slim though...
zimreef
15-10-06, 17:17
Taunton Aquarium Centre had a few last time I was in (a couple of weeks ago?). Called them "Christmas Island Gobies"(????) and wanted £20 each. Worth their weight in gold (literally)!!

HTH

John
clippo
16-10-06, 13:49
£20 each! - flippin eck, might just go for a single green clown goby actually.
ickypimp
16-10-06, 14:02
reef aquatics in chichester had a couple in a few weeks back.. dont know if they still have em...
clippo
16-10-06, 15:31
dang.. too far for me mate. Sounds like they might be obtainable though!