Derasa Hosting my Pregnant Blue Neon Goby

[Brit’s Fish]

Just wanted to share a couple pics of my pregnant Blue Neon Goby sitting on my Derasa clam. This clam has adjusted very well to my tank and has grown quite a bit since July when I bought her. She moves around quite a bit, turning in different directions but hasn’t moved more than a couple inches from the original spot where I put her. Puts up with the tangs and lawnmower Blenny cleaning her shell and most importantly puts up with the Neon Goby almost constantly perching on her.
The male Neon Goby dug a hole behind a rock in the back and mainly only comes out for feedings if they have eggs. The female is one deadbeat mama because I almost never see her back by their nest unless it’s time to lay another clutch of eggs.

 

[Tcook]

Looks like the clam doesn’t mind!

 

[demonclownfish]

There is a place in Michigan called Tropicorium. Back in the day they had 20+" derasa that hosted clownfish swimming inside and out of the clams siphon. Clams didn't mind them one bit

 

[Brit’s Fish]

There is a place in Michigan called Tropicorium. Back in the day they had 20+" derasa that hosted clownfish swimming inside and out of the clams siphon. Clams didn't mind them one bit

That’s so cool!! I have not seen the goby try to go inside the clam yet but I wouldn’t put past her someday!

 

[IPT]

Way cool. I had the same many years ago, except mine wasn't pregnant . It also seems like your Goby is way bigger than mine was.....or the clam is smaller .

 

[minus9]

Very cool!

 

[Brit’s Fish]

Way cool. I had the same many years ago, except mine wasn't pregnant . It also seems like your Goby is way bigger than mine was.....or the clam is smaller .

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This clam is still relatively young (~4”) but the goby is also fairly large. I have these gobies in a few of my tanks but the pair in this tank is definitely the largest. I really love these fish. They add almost nothing to the bioload, they have a lot of personality and are fairly social (this particular one even cleans me when my hands are in the tank) and they have a job to do. My fish love them and regularly swim up to the clam to get cleaned.

 

[minus9]

This clam is still relatively young (~4”) but the goby is also fairly large. I have these gobies in a few of my tanks but the pair in this tank is definitely the largest. I really love these fish. They add almost nothing to the bioload, they have a lot of personality and are fairly social (this particular one even cleans me when my hands are in the tank) and they have a job to do. My fish love them and regularly swim up to the clam to get cleaned.

I couldn't agree more. These fish are simply awesome (pick any of the elacatinus) and a must have for me. I would love to get a pair in each system of mine.