Pairing Neon Blue Gobies

[NatureNerd]

I think a pair of Neon Gobies would make a good addition to my reef. I like getting captive bred fish. How does one ensure getting a pair. There are several online sites that sell these guys, as they are among the easiest fish to breed in captivity but, no one seems to sell them as a pair. Won't they fight if they are not a pair? I don't think it is as easy as getting a couple of them and simply hoping they pair up. Any advice?

Thanks!

 

[NatureNerd]

anyone?

 

[Bret61081]

When the local divers used to catch them here, they always said the females are larger and wider then the males. Ive had a few pairs but my Golden Sailfin Blenny doesnt seem to like them!

 

[LukFox]

The males are thin and the females really have a belly on them. If you can buy them in person the difference is easy to see. I used to have a pair of these, very nice fish.

 

[NatureNerd]

Thanks, I guess I will wait to get them locally rather than online. I appreciate the help.

 

[Moort82]

Any too will do. These are transgender gobies so will change in time. I did this recently and unfortunately got too male, they have since changed and paired up and are showing signs of breeding. The problem comes with them chasing and acting a little aggressive towards one another until a dominate individual has been established. I did need to treat them in a qt after their fighting brought out a bit of ich, and also found a clear divider in a breeding trap for a few days, sped up the process. I guess they could show each other who was the dominant fish without actually getting to one another and causing any harm.