jlmawp
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My tank has been up for almost 2 years now (9 gallon cube), and have really only ever had one fish...a six-line that I had for about 6 months until he kicked the bucket. That was about a year ago and I have been holding out for a Yellow Clown Goby ever since. After reading about them and seeing a post or two about them on this forum, I kind of thought it was the perfect choice for my situation. I haven't had any luck coming across one in a LFS, so I've just been fishless for the last year as I've waited to come across one.
I have an opportunity to have one ordered through a friend, and now I'm going through the doubt process of whether or not this is a good idea. I know they are great fish for a smaller tank, but is a 9-gallon too small? I'd love to have a fish again, but I'd be okay not getting one if it might not work out.
I have read up on YCGs, but does anyone have any experience keeping one in a smaller tank? Is there anything I should be concerned about or look out for? Bad habits? Food preferences? I have a couple hermits, a skunk cleaner, a pom-pom, and a porcelain crab. That's really about it. Mainly just an invert tank at this point. A few LPS and a handful of softies as well.
That bright yellow would really round out the color in my tank though, so my brain is doing its best to justify getting one. I still want to be responsible to my tank and the fish, though, so any guidance would be appreciated.
I have an opportunity to have one ordered through a friend, and now I'm going through the doubt process of whether or not this is a good idea. I know they are great fish for a smaller tank, but is a 9-gallon too small? I'd love to have a fish again, but I'd be okay not getting one if it might not work out.
I have read up on YCGs, but does anyone have any experience keeping one in a smaller tank? Is there anything I should be concerned about or look out for? Bad habits? Food preferences? I have a couple hermits, a skunk cleaner, a pom-pom, and a porcelain crab. That's really about it. Mainly just an invert tank at this point. A few LPS and a handful of softies as well.
That bright yellow would really round out the color in my tank though, so my brain is doing its best to justify getting one. I still want to be responsible to my tank and the fish, though, so any guidance would be appreciated.
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