Bumblebee Goby Homes

[KatDis84]

I'm planning my 20g puffer tank which will have 6 bumblebee gobies but want adequate homes for them. Has anyone ever tried walnut shells boiled and hollowed with entrance hole?? Any reason why this may be a bad idea?

 

[Fishy friend2]

I don't know about walnut shells, but I have used coconuts in my tanks previously

 

[myenigmaself]

I think you're being optimistic in thinking that they'd hang out in the shells. They may be tiny fish, but they (mine, at least) don't confine themselves to small spaces. They explore the whole tank, venturing in and out of caves (terracotta pots), sitting on the leaves of the plants, on the glass of the aquarium, etc. I have no idea if the shells would be harmful, but I'm just not sure how useful they'd be.

Good luck!

 

[KatDis84]

Thank you for the input, I think I'll try them out, just want adequate cover for them to feel safe