Blue Spotted Jawfish and Pink Dotted Goby

[maukings]

Hi guys,
I have a 90g tank with LR, a young pair of percula clowns, a sailfin and hippo tang, pink spotted goby and the latest addition a BSJ.

The pink spotted goby took over the right side of the tank and has several tunels compliments of pistol shrimp. The goby almost never spent any time on the left side of the tank. Once the BSJ was introduced, he took over the left side of the tank and dug a nice cave.

Today, the pink spotted goby decided he liked the new cave the BSJ built so he decided to move in and shove the BSJ. The BSJ tried to spit sand at the pink goby but goby stood its ground. Now the BSJ seems stressed and breaths heavily. I moved the pink goby away from the BSJ's cave but I think he might come back. Should I get rid of the pink goby to ensure the BSJ is not bothered? Will the pink goby leave the BSJ alone?

 

[Lynnmw1208]

since the goby has already established territory in the tank he might not leave the bsj alone. the only thing you can do is possibly take out the goby and keep him in QT or sump for awhile and then add him back.

 

[cl2ysta1]

you can also try digging him his own tunnel on the other side.. you can make these with pvc.. if that doesnt work moving the other out for a bit might be the answer