Dragonfish?

[Norwood]

Soo a while back we got a fish from Walmart- saw it and had to have it. It was listed as a dragon fish. I've searched these forums and haven't found anything on them. Does anyone know anything about them? I know it wasnt a arowana.

 

[Norwood]

With more research I've found that it is called a dragon or violet goby. They look awesome and mean but the are actually extremely peaceful animals. Haha. Does anyone know if they would go well with oscars?

 

[anarekist]

sometimes dojo loaches are labeled as dragon fish.

 

[Tim Wheatley]

I don't think their growth rate is quick enough for them to be safe with Oscars. They are also supposed to be kept in a Brackish environment I believe.

Wrote this a long time ago, but...
http://timwheatley.org/www/2010/07/18/fish-ive-kept-violet-goby

 

[Inglorious]

You are right in your identification, it's a Dragon Goby which is a brackish fish so it will require different water parameters than an oscar. There will also be a significant size difference between the two and the oscar would most likely harass the dragon goby to death. Tim is correct on the slow growth rate. I had one and in over a year it grew from a little over 6" to a little under 8", then I moved and it didn't survive the trip.

 

[Norwood]

Ok, thanks, I think they are to calm to hang with oscars too, haha. But they are awesome looking. Guess I'd have to keep them with sissy fish if I get more.

 

[wantokeeptrout]

They mix suprisingly well with bumblebee gobies since they are filter feeders. and in the wild they can get 2 feet FYI

 

[Tim Wheatley]

Yeah I kept mine with:
Ghost Shrimp
Bumblebee Gobies
Knight Gobies
Scats
and (until he got too big) a Green Spotted Puffer, but I wouldn't trust a GSP.