Predatory Goby's

[Rocksor]

I actually am looking to have this as one if not the only fish in the tank and to deditcate much of the resources to this one fish. I’m still looking into the care for it but the biggest problem is that I can’t seem to find one, if you know where or when (online, fish stores, and or conventions) please lmk and it would be greatly appreciated. I live in Mass but could honestly be willing to travel anywhere in New England if nessecary. Also, I was only looking to keep it in a 36x18 for a little while and was looking to upgrade to a 4x2 in the future.

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[B3RSERKER]

Aquariumfishsale.com had one. I'd expect them to restock pretty soon.

I found this but it looks a little different... is this still a Water Cow?

 

[Rocksor]

View attachment 1363917I found this but it looks a little different... is this still a Water Cow?

yes that is a water cow (Eleotris picta), which you can tell buy the distinct coloring.

 

[moe214]

View attachment 1363917I found this but it looks a little different... is this still a Water Cow?

What we seem to get in the hobby is eleotris picta, can grow to around 17" I believe, largest I've seen was around 15". But if we're being honest it's color isn't distinct, a few cousins look extremely similar but they stay smaller AFAIK. But yes that's a water cow. If you don't grab it and are willing to drive down to Waterbury, CT, I can have them order one, and let you know when it comes in, only thing is they usually come in Between 8-12" so the tanks gonna be small for one, mainly if it's 10"+, that's when they get noticeably thicker ime.

 

[B3RSERKER]

What we seem to get in the hobby is eleotris picta, can grow to around 17" I believe, largest I've seen was around 15". But if we're being honest it's color isn't distinct, a few cousins look extremely similar but they stay smaller AFAIK. But yes that's a water cow. If you don't grab it and are willing to drive down to Waterbury, CT, I can have them order one, and let you know when it comes in, only thing is they usually come in Between 8-12" so the tanks gonna be small for one, mainly if it's 10"+, that's when they get noticeably thicker ime.

Thx, I appreciate it. I don’t think I’ll be getting it for a while (at least a week or two if not a month). Thank you though and I’ll try and get back to you in time. Also, Waterbury is only around an hours drive from me so that’s great.

 

[moe214]

Thx, I appreciate it. I don’t think I’ll be getting it for a while (at least a week or two if not a month). Thank you though and I’ll try and get back to you in time. Also, Waterbury is only around an hours drive from me so that’s great.

Just pm me when you’re ready

 

[B3RSERKER]

I know I said that I might only have the Water Cow but I’m wondering if whether or not certain species would work with it, I predict some wouldnt already but it’s worth a shot:
Bichir
Catfish, if so which catfish would work?
Arrowana
Black Ghost Knifefish
Ropefish
Gar
Species of eel
A simple yes or no to these species would be greatly appreciated. I’m just wondering whether or not these fish would coexist... also don’t worry about the tank size because that can be arranged. Just looking to see which fish could be with the Water Cow Goby

 

[EntoStentor]

Wouldn't do bichirs, all but the biggest would be gone in no time

Maybe large catfish but wouldn't do it.

The aro might work

BGK and water cow would be competing for space and the BGK would get outmatched for aggresion

See bichirs

Gar could work

idk which eel?

 

[B3RSERKER]

Wouldn't do bichirs, all but the biggest would be gone in no time

Maybe large catfish but wouldn't do it.

The aro might work

BGK and water cow would be competing for space and the BGK would get outmatched for aggresion

See bichirs

Gar could work

idk which eel?

I know that bichirs would typically be gone but just wondering whether or not if one was big enough (if so how large) would it have to be to be safe? Also looking maybe into Gars and Aro’s. Eel-wise idk because they are pretty small but I was thinking something like a Freshwater snowflake but other kinds would also be cool (recommendations). thx

 

[EntoStentor]

There is no such thing as a true freshwater moray eel. They should be kept in brackish. Actually a tiger moray eel in a brackish tank with the water cow would be optimal and would work better than any of the other stuff above.