Fire goby hides often

[sarahlovesfish]

I recently added a midas blenny to my tank, and I currently have a fire goby, blue green chromis, and 2 cleaner shrimp. When I added the fish, the fire goby was ok, but when the midas blenny swims in the open, the fire goby would hide or swim down low. When the midas blenny rested on a rock, the fire goby would appear. Will the fire goby eventually get used to the new fish?It has been a week. The midas blenny also eats the food before the fire goby reaches it sometimes, and I guess that discourages the fire goby. So will she be ok?

 

[sarahlovesfish]

bump

 

[Tinkanator2000]

I'm in the same boat with my fire goby and bi-color blenny, it seems in my case the firefish is slowly starting to get a little braver. He now only runs when I feed the tank and the commotion of the other fish scares him (or maybe I'm the reason). If you have a good cleaner crew you could be sure to feed enough that a tad is left over allowing him to get some food after everyone is full and out of his way.

 

[sarahlovesfish]

Thanks for answering, that does sound like the exact same problem. Today when I fed the fish, the fire goby got a little braver, and sayed out a little longer. I think eventually she will adjust. Even if it is not feeding time, she comes out and tries to get used to the midas blenny. I wonder if it is the size of the fish that scares her. Because the juvenile blue green chromis does not scare her at all. And I always make sure that she gets some of the food

 

[sarahlovesfish]

bump

 

[sarahlovesfish]

Heres an update
The fire goby comes out much more often than a few days ago. She even appears when the midas blenny is swimming. She also swims farther from the hiding spot during feeding time and when the midas blenny is around.