Goby/Jawfish Compatibility?????

[The Reefmonster]

I have a jbj28, and have added my first inhibitants last week, a Oceleras Clown Pair with anemone. The next livestock I want to add is a goby/shrimp combo and a yellowhead jawfish. Do you see any compatability issues with this combination, should I add one before the other or both at the same time. Thanks for any insight. Joe

 

[jedheuer]

I would think you would likely have a problem. I had this combo in a 120 and they had enough space to claim and not fight but I doubt a 28 would be size able enough. I think a best case scenario is that one retreats and you never see it and it would most likely be the goby as that jawfish is pretty tough. Worse case they battle until a serious injury or death occurs.

 

[socalmonty]

+1 to jedheuer. In my 135G, I have tried three different diamond gobies with my jawfish and in my case, the gobies have won out and have forced the jawfish to relocate every few days. I've just decided today to get rid of the goby and not try again.

 

[crodger]

they will fight there is just not enough room

 

[socalmonty]

I should be more clear. I have only had one diamond goby at a time but I have tried it three times.