Hector's Goby? Yay or Nay?

[BigEZ77]

Looking at possibly picking up one of these today. They also have a Rainsford but I heard they are harder to keep. Does the Hector's do a good job on green film algae on live rock? Of course before purchasing I will ask the LFS to feed them frozen food and see if any eat it...wouldn't want him to starve if there's not enough algae. Overall, yay or nay? Thx

 

[username in use]

They sift sand for food. And they do it all day, every day. They are so tiny it doesn't seem like it, but they really need something like a 40 breeder at least with lots of sand for long term health.

 

[BigEZ77]

Do they not eat algae off rocks like a lawnmower blenny?

 

[username in use]

Nope.

 

[Sk8r]

They're very fragile, not appropriate for a fairly new tank---with fare much better in a mature tank. If you have a hair algae problem, try a GFO reactor ---not as cute, but it will get the job done.

 

[BigEZ77]

Thanks both, I have decided against one. I have a bag of Rowaphos in my rear sump. Don't want to do another reactor, things seem to be heating up enough as is.

 

[Sk8r]

If you're getting a heat problem this early in the season, might think about a canopy or edge fan: that can help a lot with temperature.